Ferman Corporation Had Net Income of $140,000 and Paid Dividends

question 203

Multiple Choice

Ferman Corporation had net income of $140,000 and paid dividends of $40,000 to common stockholders and $20,000 to preferred stockholders in 2017. Ferman Corporation's common stockholders' equity at the beginning and end of 2017 was $870,000 and $1,130,000, respectively. Ferman Corporation's return on common stockholders' equity was

• A)14%.
• B)12%.
• C)9%.
• D)8%.

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Definitions:

Payday

The day on which an employee receives their salary or wages, typically occurring on a regular basis.

Total Equity

The total net value owned by shareholders, calculated as total assets minus total liabilities.

Traditional Balance Sheet

A financial statement that provides a snapshot of a company's financial condition at a specific point in time, detailing assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity.

Dividend

A portion of a company's earnings distributed to shareholders, usually in the form of cash payments or additional shares.