a)
To calculate: The plan, which leads to higher EPS (Earnings per share) with the EBIT of $400,000.
Introduction:
The EPS is the part of the profit of a firm that is allocated to every outstanding share of a common stock. It indicates the profitability of the company.
b)
To calculate: The plan, which leads to higher EPS (Earnings per share) with the EBIT of $600,000.
Introduction:
The EPS is the part of the profit of a firm that is allocated to every outstanding share of a common stock. It indicates the profitability of the company.
c)
To calculate: The break-even EBIT.
Introduction:
The EPSis the part of the profit of a firm that is allocated to every outstanding share of a common stock. It indicates the profitability of the company.
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