Preferred Stock with a $100 Par Value and a 6

question 9

Multiple Choice

Preferred stock with a $100 par value and a 6 percent dividend is currently trading on the market at $110 per share. What is the amount of the dividend the holder is entitled to receive each year?

• A) $66
• B) 6 percent of $110
• C) $6 percent of the total book value of preferred shares
• D) $6
• E) $0

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