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Except for the earnings per share statistics, the 2016, 2017, and 2018 income st

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Question

Except for the earnings per share statistics, the 2016, 2017, and 2018 income statements for Ace Group Inc. were originally presented as follows:Required:

1. Calculate the 11 missing amounts. (Loss should be indicated by a minus sign.)

*No preferred shares have been issued.

2. Calculate the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the following years: (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to nearest whole number.)

3. Prepare the earnings per share income statement presentation during the following years: (Round your answers to 2 decimal places. Negative amounts should be indicated by a minus sign.)

2016 2017 2018 Sales $483,855 $704,040 $1,015,900 Costs and expenses 332,070 Profit from continuing operations $317,935 Gain (loss) on discontinued operations 84,660 (111,575) Profit (loss) $157,494 $537,200

Explanation / Answer

1. 11 missing amounts.

2. Weighted-Average number of common shares outstanding during the following years:

3. Earnings per share income statement presentation during the following years:

2016 2017 2018 Sales $483,855 $704,040 $1,015,900 Costs and expenses $165,920 $82,180 332,070 Profit from continuing operations $317,935 $621860 $683,830 Gain (loss) on discontinued operations $(160,441) $84,660 (111,575) Profit (loss) $157,494 $537,200 $572,255