Pete's Outstanding Stock Consists of (A) 17,000 Shares of Noncumulative

question 159

Multiple Choice

Pete's outstanding stock consists of (a) 17,000 shares of noncumulative 7.50% preferred stock with a $10 par value and (b) 42,500 shares of common stock with a $1 par value. During its first four years of operation, the corporation declared and paid the following total cash dividends.

What is the amount of dividends that the Common Stockholders receive in 2011?

• A) $26,725
• B) $15,250
• C) $2,500
• D) $0
• E) $28,000

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