ABC Corporation had a net income of $750,000 and paid dividends of $400,000 to common stockholders and $30,000 to preferred stockholders in 2024. ABC Corporation's common stockholders' equity at the beginning and end of 2024 was $2,800,000 and $3,200,000, respectively. There are 300,000 weighted- average shares of common stock outstanding. ABC Corporation's return on common stockholders' equity was: a. 15% b. 25% c. 24% d. 20%

ABC Corporation had a net income of $750,000 and paid dividends of $400,000 to common stockholders and $30,000 to preferred stockholders in 2024. ABC Corporation's common stockholders' equity at the beginning and end of 2024 was $2,800,000 and $3,200,000, respectively. There are 300,000 weighted- average shares of common stock outstanding. ABC Corporation's return on common stockholders' equity was: a. 15% b. 25% c. 24% d. 20%

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Chapter16: Retained Earnings And Earnings Per Share

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