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8 April, 18:42

Madison Co. paid dividends of $3,000; $6,000; and $10,000 during 2012, 2013 and 2014 respectively. The company had 500 shares of preferred stock outstanding with a $10 per share cumulative dividend. The amount of dividends received by the common shareholders during 2014 would be:

A. $6,000.

B. $5,000.

C. $3,000.

D. $4,000.

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  1. 8 April, 19:12
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    The correct option is D

    Explanation:

    Year 2012

    Balance = Preferred Stock Dividend - Total Dividend paid

    = (500 * $10) - $3,000

    = $5,000 - $3,000

    = $2,000

    Year 2013

    Balance = Preferred Stock Dividend - Total Dividend paid + Balance of Year 2012

    = (500 * $10) - $6,000 + $2,000

    = $5,000 - $6,000 + $2,000

    = $1,000

    Year 2014

    Common Stock Dividend = Preferred Stock Dividend - Total Dividend paid Balance of Year 2013

    = (500 * $10) - $10,000 + $1,000

    = $5,000 - $10,000 + $1,000

    = $4,000
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