The Kendo Corporation Has 10,000 Shares of 10%, $75 Par

question 116

Multiple Choice

The Kendo Corporation has 10,000 shares of 10%, $75 par value, cumulative preferred stock outstanding and 50,000 shares of $5 par value common stock outstanding. There are currently two years' dividends in arrears on the preferred stock. The board of directors wants to give the common stockholders a $1.50 dividend per share. The total dividends to be paid to preferred shareholders are:

• A)$225,000.
• B)$300,000.
• C)$75,000.
• D)$150,000.

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