Refer to the Information Above

question 74

Multiple Choice

Refer to the information above. If Amelia did not pay a dividend for the last two years, but declared a $250,000 dividend this year, how much will the common stockholders receive?

• A) $152,800.
• B) $250,000.
• C) $97,200.
• D) $217,600.

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