On January 1, 2016, Wade Corporation had 24,000 shares of common stock outstanding. On April 1, it reacquired 2,400 shares; on July 1, it issued 10,800 shares; on October 1, it issued another 9,600 shares; and on December 1, it reacquired 900 shares. What was the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for 2016?

On January 1, 2016, Wade Corporation had 24,000 shares of common stock outstanding. On April 1, it reacquired 2,400 shares; on July 1, it issued 10,800 shares; on October 1, it issued another 9,600 shares; and on December 1, it reacquired 900 shares. What was the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for 2016?

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Chapter13: Financial Statement Analysis

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