Ever since Newton Inc. was formed on Jan. 1, 2022, the company has had the following outstanding stock: -- 3000 shares of $100 par value 10% preferred stock -- 20,000 shares of $10 par value common stock No dividends have been declared or paid during 2022 and 2023. On Dec. 31, 2024, $140,000 of cash dividends were declared. The preferred stock is cumulative and participating.
Ever since Newton Inc. was formed on Jan. 1, 2022, the company has had the following outstanding stock: -- 3000 shares of $100 par value 10% preferred stock -- 20,000 shares of $10 par value common stock No dividends have been declared or paid during 2022 and 2023. On Dec. 31, 2024, $140,000 of cash dividends were declared. The preferred stock is cumulative and participating.
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Ever since Newton Inc. was formed on Jan. 1, 2022, the company has had the following outstanding stock:
-- 3000 shares of $100 par value 10% preferred stock
-- 20,000 shares of $10 par value common stock
No dividends have been declared or paid during 2022 and 2023. On Dec. 31, 2024, $140,000 of cash dividends were declared.
The preferred stock is cumulative and participating.
Instructions:
Determine how much of the 12/31/24 dividend of $140,000 should go to common and preferred stock. Show your work.
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