Answer:
Lexington
The increase in earnings per share is 44.59%.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
                  Last Year    5% increase
Sales revenue      $884,000     $928,200
Variable costs       447,000      469,350
Contribution       $437,000     $458,850
Fixed costs        400,000       400,000
Operating income   $37,000       $58,850
Interest expense     36,000        36,000
Income before tax     1,000        22,850
Income taxes       50,000        50,000
Net loss          $49,000       $27,150
Increase = 44.59% ($21,850/$49,000 * 100)