If a Company Has 14 Million Common and 5 Million

question 21

Multiple Choice

If a company has 14 million common and 5 million preferred shares outstanding with dividend per share of $2.8, reported earnings of $70 million and a dividend payout ratio of 25%, what was the dividend paid per share?

• A) $0.50
• B) $1.00
• C) $2.50
• D) $4.00
• E) $5.00

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Definitions:

Crustal Material

Any geological materials that make up the crust of the Earth, encompassing rocks, minerals, and sediments.

Lithosphere

The lithosphere is the rigid, outer layer of the Earth, comprising the crust and the upper part of the mantle.

Elevation

The height of a location above a specific reference point, usually above sea level.

Deformation

The alteration of the shape or size of rocks due to stress or strain, including processes like folding, faulting, and shearing.