Metlock Limited is a private company that follows ASPE. It is authorized to issue an unlimitednumber of both common and $5 cumulative preferred shares. On December 31, 2024, therewere 30, 100 common and 860 preferred shares issued. The common shares had beenissued at an average per share amount of $10; the preferred shares at $105. The balance inthe Retained Earnings account on January 1, 2024, was $246, 820. During 2024, thecompany had profit of $107, 500 and declared a total of $64, 500 of dividends, of which $48,375 was paid during the year. Prepare the shareholders' equity section of the balancesheet on December 31, 2024. calculate the return on eqiuty.

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