GMA Co. had 900,000 ordinary shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019. On July 1, 2020 an additional 750,000 shares were issued for cash. GMA Co. also had share options outstanding at the beginning and end of 2020 which allow the holders to purchase 225,000 ordinary shares at P20 per share. The average market price of GMA Co.'s ordinary shares was P25 during 2020. What is the number of shares that should be used in computing diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2020? A. 1,695,000       B. 1,455,000       C. 1,331,250       D. 1,320,000       E. answer not given

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GMA Co. had 900,000 ordinary shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019. On July 1, 2020 an additional 750,000 shares were issued for cash. GMA Co. also had share options outstanding at the beginning and end of 2020 which allow the holders to purchase 225,000 ordinary shares at P20 per share. The average market price of GMA Co.'s ordinary shares was P25 during 2020. What is the number of shares that should be used in computing diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2020?

A. 1,695,000
 
 
 
B. 1,455,000
 
 
 
C. 1,331,250
 
 
 
D. 1,320,000
 
 
 
E. answer not given
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