Question: A company has 2,500 shares of $100 par preferred stock. It also has 20,000 shares of common stock outstanding, and its total stockholders' equity equals $600,000. The book value per common share is: a. $17.50. b. $30.00. c. $15.56. d. $26.67. e. $100.00.

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A company has 2,500 shares of $100 par preferred stock. It also has 20,000 shares
of common stock outstanding, and its total stockholders' equity equals $600,000.
The book value per common share is:
a. $17.50.
b. $30.00.
c. $15.56.
d. $26.67.
e. $100.00.
Transcribed Image Text:Question: A company has 2,500 shares of $100 par preferred stock. It also has 20,000 shares of common stock outstanding, and its total stockholders' equity equals $600,000. The book value per common share is: a. $17.50. b. $30.00. c. $15.56. d. $26.67. e. $100.00.
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