Anders, Inc Has 10,000 Shares of 5%, €100 Par Value

question 142

Multiple Choice

Anders, Inc has 10,000 shares of 5%, €100 par value, cumulative preference shares and 20,000 ordinary shares with a $1 par value outstanding at December 31, 2014. There were no dividends declared in 2012. The board of directors declares and pays a €90,000 dividend in 2013 and in 2014. What is the amount of dividends received by the ordinary shareholders in 2014?

• A) €30,000
• B) €50,000
• C) €90,000
• D) €0

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