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

question 46

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 2020.Ferman Corporation's common stockholders' equity at the beginning and end of 2020 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:

Depreciation

The decrease in an asset's worth over time, usually caused by aging or becoming outdated.

Net Domestic Product

Measures the total value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific period, after accounting for depreciation.

Depreciation

A reduction in the value of an asset over time, often due to wear and tear or obsolescence.

Investment

The act of allocating resources, usually money, into something to earn income or gain profits.