Required information [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] Financial information for Forever 18 includes the following selected data: (s in millions) Net income Dividends on preferred stock Average shares outstanding Stock price 2024 $156 $23 300 $11.87 2023 $188 $18 400 $10.82

Required information [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] Financial Information for Forever 18 includes the following selected data: Required: 1-a. Calculate earnings per share in 2023 and 2024. 1 -b. Did earnings per share increase in 2024 ? Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Calculate earnings per share in 2023 and 2024. (Enter your answers in milions (1.e. 5,500,000 should be entered as 5.5).) Did earnings per share increase in 2024