On January 1, 2008, ABC Corporation had 10,000 shares of common stock and 2,000 shares of cumulative preferred stock outstanding. Each share of preferred stock is entitled to $2 of cash dividends per year. Because of cash flow issues, ABC only declared and paid $0.50 of cash dividends to each share of preferred stock in 2008. Net income for 2008 was $100,000. What was basic EPS for 2008? (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

a. $10.00

b. $9.90

c. $9.60

d. $8.33