The charter of a corporation provides for the issuance of 94,560 shares of common stock. Assume that 42,608 shares were originally issued and 3,393 were subsequently reacquired. What is the amount of cash dividends to be paid if a $2-per-share dividend is declared? a.$42,608 b.$94,560 c.$3,393 d.$78,430

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The charter of a corporation provides for the issuance of 94,560 shares of common stock. Assume that 42,608 shares were originally issued and 3,393 were subsequently reacquired. What is the amount of cash dividends to be paid if a $2-per-share dividend is declared?

a.$42,608
b.$94,560
c.$3,393
d.$78,430 
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Total amount of dividends paid = No. of shares outstanding * Dividends per shares

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