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Bordey Corporation's Board of Directors declared a dividend payment of $50,000. Bordey has outstanding 16,000 shares of $1 par value common stock and 13,000 shares of 6% $50 par value preferred stock.
What is the per share dividend amount that will be payed to the common stockholders?
Group of answer choices
$3.85
$3.69
$3.00
$0.69
$0.23
· Correct Answer = Option #4: $ 0.69
A |
Dividend declared |
$50,000 |
B = 13000 shares x $ 50 x 6% |
Preferred shares dividend |
$39,000 |
C = A - B |
Dividend for common stock holder |
$11,000 |
D |
No. of common shares outstanding |
16000 |
E = C/D |
Dividend per share for common stock |
$0.69 [Answer] |