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H. $5.25 The preferred stock earns a dividend of
($15,750 ÷ 3,000 shares).
I. zero All dividends due to preferred stock must
be paid before any dividends may be paid
to common. No dividends could be paid to
common stockholders in 2008.
J. zero The preferred stock is cumulative. No divi-
to preferred shareholders.
P9–18 A. 2008: 18,000 preferred shares $450,000 ÷ $25 par value
2007: 15,000 preferred shares $375,000 ÷ $25 par value
B. 2008: 136,000 common shares $680,000 ÷ $5 par value
2007: 115,000 common shares $575,000 ÷ $5 par value