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Wildhorse Co. had net income of $175240 and paid dividends of $40000 to common stockholders and $19000 to preferred stockholders in 2020. Wildhorse Co.’s common stockholders’ equity at the beginning and end of 2020 was $862000 and $1370000, respectively. Wildhorse Co.’s return on common stockholders’ equity was
11.00%.
14.00%.
10.00%.
16.00%.
Correct Option B i.e. 14% | ||||
Return on Equity = Net Income to common stockholder/ Average Equity | ||||
= 156240 / 1116000 | ||||
14.00% | ||||
Net Income to common stockholder | ||||
Net Income | 175,240 | |||
Less: Dividend to preference stockholder | (19,000) | |||
Net Income to common stockholder | 156,240 | |||
Average Equity =( Beginning Equity + Ending Equity )/2 | ||||
=(862000 + 1370000)/2 | ||||
1,116,000 | ||||