During 2013, Bicket, Inc.'s net income was $350,000. Its common stockholders' equity was $540,000 at January 1, 2013 and $660,000 at December 31, 2013. During 2013, Bicket had 10,000 outstanding shares of 6%, $50 par value cumulative preferred stock. During December, 2013, Bicket's board of directors declared the annual preferred stock dividend and a $60,000 common stock dividend. What is Bicket's 2013 return on common stockholders' equity? A. 10.0% B. 18.2% C. 20.0% D. 53.0% E. None of the above

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During 2013, Bicket, Inc.'s net income was $350,000. Its common
stockholders' equity was $540,000 at January 1, 2013 and $660,000 at
December 31, 2013. During 2013, Bicket had 10,000 outstanding shares
of 6%, $50 par value cumulative preferred stock. During December, 2013,
Bicket's board of directors declared the annual preferred stock dividend
and a $60,000 common stock dividend. What is Bicket's 2013 return on
common stockholders' equity?
A. 10.0%
B. 18.2%
C. 20.0%
D. 53.0%
E. None of the above
Transcribed Image Text:During 2013, Bicket, Inc.'s net income was $350,000. Its common stockholders' equity was $540,000 at January 1, 2013 and $660,000 at December 31, 2013. During 2013, Bicket had 10,000 outstanding shares of 6%, $50 par value cumulative preferred stock. During December, 2013, Bicket's board of directors declared the annual preferred stock dividend and a $60,000 common stock dividend. What is Bicket's 2013 return on common stockholders' equity? A. 10.0% B. 18.2% C. 20.0% D. 53.0% E. None of the above
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