Thus, the weighted average number of shares that Myers Corporation will use in the calculation of diluted earnings per share for 20X1 is 386,500.
Data and Calculations:
Date of Issue No. of Share Weight Weighted-Average
Outstanding, Jan.1 300,000 12/12 300,000
February 1 48,000 11/12 44,000
August 1 (Treasury stock) (18,000) 5/12 (7,500)
Jan. 1 (Stock options) 50,000 12/12 50,000
Weighted average number 386,500
In calculating the weighted average number of shares, the weight of each share issuance is dependent on the number of months that it has remained outstanding.
Thus, the weighted average number of shares that Myers Corporation will use in the calculation of diluted earnings per share for 20X1 is 386,500.
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