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At December 31, 2009, Schroeder Corporation had the following stock outstanding.

8% cumulative preferred stock, $100 par, 107,500 shares $10,750,000
Common stock, $5 par, 4,000,000 shares 20,000,000

During 2010, Schroeder did not issue any additional common stock. The following also occurred during 2010.

Income from continuing operations before taxes $21,650,000
Discontinued operations (loss before taxes) 3,225,000
Preferred dividends declared 860,000
Common dividends declared 2,200,000

Effective tax rate 35%

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Compute earnings per share data as it should appear in the 2010 income statement of Schroeder Corporation. (Round to two decimal places)

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