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Michelangelo Inc., a software development firm, has stock outstanding as follows: 10,000 shares of cumulative 3%, preferred stock of $20 par, and 13,000 shares of $50 par common. During its first four years of operations, the following amounts were distributed as dividends: first year, $2,300; second year, $3,200; third year, $23,030; fourth year, $41,750. 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year Preferred stock (dividend per share) $ $ $ $ Common stock (dividend per share) $ $ $ $
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| Paticulars | 1 st year | 2nd year | 3rd year | 4th year |
| Total Dividend Paid | 2,300.00 | 3,200.00 | 23,030.00 | 41,750.00 |
| Preference Dividend to be paid = 10,000*20*3% | 6,000.00 | 6,000.00 | 6,000.00 | 6,000.00 |
| Preference Dividend Paid = Existing + arrears | 2,300.00 | 3,200.00 | 12,500.00 | 6,000.00 |
| Dividend available for common stock | - | - | 10,530.00 | 35,750.00 |
| Arrears of preference Dividend | 3,700.00 | 6,500.00 | - | - |
| Preferred stock (dividend per share) | 0.23 | 0.32 | 1.25 | 0.60 |
| Common stock (dividend per share) | 0.81 | 2.75 | ||