In 2023, the board of directors of Golden Crust, Inc. declared total dividends of $52,000. The company has 2,000 shares of 3%, $100 par preferred stock. There are no dividends in arrears. Required: How much of the $52,000 will be paid to preferred shareholders, and how much will be paid to common shareholders?

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In 2023, the board of directors of Golden Crust, Inc.
declared total dividends of $52,000. The company has 2,000
shares of 3%, $100 par preferred stock. There are no
dividends in arrears.
Required:
How much of the $52,000 will be paid to preferred
shareholders, and how much will be paid to common
shareholders?
Transcribed Image Text:In 2023, the board of directors of Golden Crust, Inc. declared total dividends of $52,000. The company has 2,000 shares of 3%, $100 par preferred stock. There are no dividends in arrears. Required: How much of the $52,000 will be paid to preferred shareholders, and how much will be paid to common shareholders?
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