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COMPANY: WORLD OF SCIENCE, INC.
TICKER: WOSI
EXCHANGE: NMS
FORM-TYPE: 10-Q
Exhibit 11. Statement re Computation of Per Share Earnings
FILING-DATE: June 13, 2000
Exhibit 11
WORLD OF SCIENCE, INC.
COMPUTATION OF PER SHARE NET LOSS
(In thousands, except per share data)
Quarter Ended
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Basic Loss Per Share: May 1, 1999 April 29, 2000
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Net loss $(1,573) $(2,157)
Weighted average common shares outstanding 4,761 4,736
Basic loss per share $ (0.33) $ (0.46)
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Diluted Loss Per Share:
Net loss $(1,573) $(2,157)
Weighted average common shares outstanding 4,761 4,736
Diluted loss per share $ (0.33) $ (0.46)
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