A Preferred Stock Has a Par Value of $100 and Is

question 17

Multiple Choice

A preferred stock has a par value of $100 and is convertible into 3 shares of common stock. The preferred stock is valued at $92 a share and the common stock is selling at $31 a share. What is the conversion value?

• A) $29
• B) $87
• C) $93
• D) $182
• E) $276

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