In: Accounting
The stockholders’ equity accounts of Bramble Corp. on January 1, 2022, were as follows. Preferred Stock (7%, $100 par noncumulative, 4,500 shares authorized) $270,000 Common Stock ($4 stated value, 270,000 shares authorized) 900,000 Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par Value—Preferred Stock 13,500 Paid-in Capital in Excess of Stated Value—Common Stock 432,000 Retained Earnings 619,200 Treasury Stock (4,500 common shares) 36,000 During 2022, the corporation had the following transactions and events pertaining to its stockholders’ equity. Feb. 1 Issued 4,500 shares of common stock for $27,000. Mar. 20 Purchased 900 additional shares of common treasury stock at $7 per share. Oct. 1 Declared a 7% cash dividend on preferred stock, payable November 1. Nov. 1 Paid the dividend declared on October 1. Dec. 1 Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend to common stockholders of record on December 15, payable December 31, 2022. Dec. 31 Determined that net income for the year was $254,000. Paid the dividend declared on December 1.
Calculate the payout ratio, earnings per share, and return on common stockholders’ equity. (Note: Use the common shares outstanding on January 1 and December 31 to determine the average shares outstanding.) (Round answers to 2 decimal places, e.g 17.50%.)
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