Answer:
$.5
Explanation:
Net Income   $200,000
Shares outstanding from Jan 1-June 30 Â 450,000*6/12=225,000
Shares outstanding from Jul 1-December 31 Â (450,000-100,000)*6/12=175,000
Weighted average shares outstanding          (225,000+175,000)=400,000
Basic EPS=Net income-preferred stocks dividend (if any)/Weighted Average shares outstanding=$200,000/400,000=$.5