EPS = $1.44 (after rounding off)
Explanation:
The calculation of Earnings per share is as follows:
Particulars Amount
Earnings before interest and tax = 71325
Less: amount of interest = 0
Earnings before tax = $71325
Less : the amount of tax ( 34 percent) = 2425.05
Net income = $47074.5
The number of shares given = 32,800
The formula of calculating the earning per share is = Net income divided by the number of the shares of a company
Thus, EPS = $47074.5 divided by 32,800 = $1.44 (rounded oof)