If Preferred Stock Is Specified as 8% Preferred Stock, Then

question 31

Multiple Choice

If preferred stock is specified as 8% preferred stock, then preferred

• A)dividends are a percentage of the par value of the preferred stock.
• B)shareholders vote in the election of the members of the board of directors.
• C)dividends are a percentage of corporate profits.
• D)dividends in arrears must be paid before common shareholders receive dividends.

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