Leverage Corporation had net income for the year of $600,000 and a weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period of 200,000 shares. The company has a convertible bond issue outstanding. The bonds were issued four years ago at par ($2,500,000), carry a 7% interest rate, and are convertible into 40,000 shares of common stock. The company has a 40% tax rate. Diluted earnings per share are:

A) $2.06

B) $2.79

C) $2.94

D) $3.22