Lerner Co. had 200,000 shares of common stock, 20,000 shares of convertible preferred stock, and $600,000 of 10% convertible bonds outstanding during 2018. The preferred stock is convertible into 40,000 shares of common stock. During 2018, Lerner paid dividends of $.55 per share on the common stock and $1.80 per share on the preferred stock. Each $1,000 bond is convertible into 45 shares of common stock. The net income for 2018 was $360,000 and the income tax rate was 30%.

Required:

Diluted earnings per share for 2018 is (rounded to the nearest penny)

A. $1.35.

B. $1.39.

C. $1.51.

D. $1.57.