If a salesperson uses the postpone method of responding to an objection and the prospect obstinately insists on an answer right at the time, the salesperson should:
a. ask to reschedule the appointment to a better time.
b. answer the objection.
c. directly refuse and continue with the original presentation plan.
d. repeat the request for permission to postpone the objection.
e. attempt to change the subject.

On january 1, 2017, pharoah company issued 10-year, $2,020,000 face value, 6% bonds, at par. each $1,000 bond is convertible into 16 shares of pharoah common stock. pharoah’s net income in 2017 was $317,000, and its tax rate was 40%. the company had 97,000 shares of common stock outstanding throughout 2017. none of the bonds were converted in 2017. (a) compute diluted earnings per share for 2017. (round answer to 2 decimal places, e. g. $2.55.) diluted earnings per share