The Jones company had sales of $229,642. operating expenses of $149191 and amortization expense of $42.909. In addition, Jones had 11.234 shares outstanding at the beginning of the calendar year, issued 2.271 shares on April 1st and repurchased 2.214 on November 1st. Calculate Jones' basic earnings per share at the end of the year. (round your answer to the nearest cent, do not enter dotlar sign, es, enter 57,4319 as 7.43)