On January 1, 1975 , Dickson Energy Corp had 18,000, non-cumulative preferred shares and 132,000 common shares issued and outstanding. Dickson reported profit of $480,000 in 1975 and declared preferred dividends of $5,000 during the year. The following transactions changed the number of shares outstanding during the year ended December 31, 1975 . April 1 Issued 24,000 common shares for cash. July 1 Issued 6,000 common shares for cash. October 31 Reacquired 12,000 common shares.

Required: a. What is the amount of profit available for distribution to common shareholders? b. What is the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the year? c. What are the earnings per common share for the year?