Selling, general, and administrative expenses were $80,000; net sales were $390,000; interest expense was $16,000; research and development expenses were $34,000; net cash provided by operating activities was $42,000; income tax expense was $10,000; cost of goods sold was $220,000.

Net income was $240,000 for the year. Throughout the year the company had outstanding 12,000 shares of 6%, $50 par value preferred stock and 75,000 shares of common stock. Basic earnings per share of common stock for the year were:

Multiple Choice

A) $2.34

B) $2.72

C) $3.20

D) $3.68