Question

Curtain Co. paid dividends of $10,000, $12,500, and $14,000 during Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3, respectively. The company had 2,100 shares of 5.5%, $100 par value preferred stock outstanding that paid a cumulative dividend. What is the total amount of dividends paid to common shareholders during Year 3?

A. $4800.B. $1000.C. $2600.D. $800.

Answer 1

Total amound paid to shareholder in 3rd year = $1850

Step-by-step explanation:

Below is the calculation:

Total dividend paid = 1st year divident + 2nd year divident + 3rd year dividend

Total dividend paid = $10000 + 12500 + 14000

Total dividend paid = $36500

Total preferred dividend = (2100 x 100) x 5.5% x 3

Total preferred dividend = $34650

Total amount of dividend paid to shareholder during 3rd year = 36500 - 34650 = $1850

Total amound paid to shareholder in 3rd year = $1850