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Profitability Ratios The following data came from the financial statements of St. James Corp. for 2019 and 2018. 2019 2018 Net income $150,500 $120,000 Cash dividends paid on preferred stock $15,000 $15,000 Cash dividends paid on common stock $42,000 $38,000 Weighted average number of preferred shares outstanding 20,000 20,000 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 105,000 95,000 Required: Calculate St. James' earnings per share as it would be reported on the 2019 income statement. Round your answer to the nearest cent. $
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