(Solved): In 2021, Jillian's Jade Company had an operating profit of $532,651. Interest expense for the year ...

In 2021, Jillian's Jade Company had an operating profit of $$\$532,651$$. Interest expense for the year was $$\$149,696$$, taxes paid were $$\$195,608$$, and common stock dividends paid were $$\$55,973$$. On its 2021 balance sheet, Jillian's Jade Company listed 29,853 shares of common stock outstanding. Calculate the earnings per share for Jillian's Jade Company for 2021. Record your answer rounded to the nearest cent. Do not include a dollar sign or commas in your answer. For example, record $$\$10.248976$$ as $$10.25$$.