Calculation of earnings per share
McFrugal, Inc. has expected sales of $20 million. Fixed operating costs are $2.5 million, and the variable cost ratio is 65%. McFrugal has outstanding a $12 million, 8 percent bank loan. The firm also has outstanding 1 million shares of common stock ($1 par value). McFrugal's tax rate is 40%.
If the firm's EBIT next year has an expected value of $25,000 which plan would you recommend assuming maximizing EPS is a valid objective?