In: Accounting
The following information pertains to J Company's outstanding
stock for 2021:
| Common stock, $1 par | |
| Shares outstanding, 1/1/2021 | 17,500 |
| 2 for 1 stock split, 4/1/2021 | 17,500 |
| Shares issued, 7/1/2021 | 6,500 |
| Preferred stock, $100 par, 7% cumulative | |
| Shares outstanding, 1/1/2021 | 5,500 |
What is the number of shares J should use to calculate 2021 basic
earnings per share?