Answer:
579,000 shares
Explanation:
The computation of the weighted average number of shares is given below:-
Outstanding common stock = 550,000 shares
Conversion of bonds from January to June
= (50,000 x 6 months ÷ 12 months)
= 25,000 shares
Shares of common stock from November to December
= (36,000 x 2 months ÷ 12 months)
= 6,000 shares
Purchased common stock of December
= (24,000 x 1 months ÷ 12 months)
= -2,000 shares
Weighted average number of shares
= Outstanding common stock + Conversion of bonds + Shares of common stock - Purchased common stock
= 550,000 shares + 25,000 shares + 6,000 shares - 2,000 shares
= 579,000 shares