Answer:
17%
Step-by-step explanation:
The actual return which stockholder receives on the average common equity is return on common stockholder's equity.
Return on Common Stockholder Equity = (Net Income - Preferred dividend) / Average common stockholders equity
Return on Common Stockholder Equity = ($298,000 - (10,000 x $100 x 6%) / ( ( $1,200,000 + $1,600,000 ) / 2 )
Return on Common Stockholder Equity = ($298,000 - $60,000) / $1,400,000
Return on Common Stockholder Equity = 0.17 = 17%