Stone Company Reported Net Income of $2,536 Million in 2016

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Stone Company reported net income of $2,536 million in 2016. The weighted average number of common shares outstanding during 2016 was 554 million shares. Brook paid $80 million in dividends on preferred stock, which was convertible into 20 million shares of common stock.
How much is basic earnings per share amount for 2016?

A) $4.43
B) $4.27
C) $4.58
D) $4.42