Preferred Stockholders Have Priority Over Common Stockholders with Respect to Dividends

question 2

True/False

Preferred stockholders have priority over common stockholders with respect to dividends, because dividends must be paid on preferred stock before they can be paid on common stock.However, preferred and common stockholders normally have equal priority with respect to liquidating proceeds in the event of bankruptcy.

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Definitions:

Allowance

A fixed amount of money given regularly, typically to a child by their parents, or allocated for a specific need or purpose.

Chores

Routine tasks or duties, often household, that need to be completed regularly.

Equality

The idea that everyone gets the same amount, regardless of what he or she contributes.

Prosocial Behavior

Actions intended to benefit others, including helping, sharing, and comforting.