On the first day of 2021, Paccar had 100,000 shares of common stock outstanding. The following transactions occurred during 2021:   March   1:   Reacquired 2,700 shares, accounted for as treasury stock. September   30:   Sold all the treasury shares. December   1:   Sold 11,700 new shares for cash. December   31:   Reported a net income of $294,750.   Required: Calculate Paccar's basic earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2021. (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

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On the first day of 2021, Paccar had 100,000 shares of common stock outstanding. The following transactions occurred during 2021:
 

March   1:   Reacquired 2,700 shares, accounted for as treasury stock.
September   30:   Sold all the treasury shares.
December   1:   Sold 11,700 new shares for cash.
December   31:   Reported a net income of $294,750.

 
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Calculate Paccar's basic earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2021. (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)
 

 
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