On January 1, 2017, Flounder Company issued 10-year, $1,860,000 face value, 6% bonds, at par. Each $1,000 bond is convertible into 15 shares of Flounder common stock. Flounders net income in 2017 was $302,000, and its tax rate was 40%. The company had 92,000 shares of common stock outstanding throughout 2017. None of the bonds were converted in 2017.

(a) Compute diluted earnings per share for 2017. (Round answer to 2 decimal places, e.g. $2.55.)

Diluted earnings per share $ ???

(b) Compute diluted earnings per share for 2017, assuming the same facts as above, except that $920,000 of 6% convertible preferred stock was issued instead of the bonds. Each $100 preferred share is convertible into 5 shares of Flounder common stock. (Round answer to 2 decimal places, e.g. $2.55.)

Diluted earnings per share $ ???