Chapter 8, Problem 8.15P

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Sierra Systems Inc. reported a net income of $500,000 in 2023. The company's common stockholders' equity was $800,000 on January 1, 2023, and $950,000 on December 31, 2023. Sierra Systems has 12,000 outstanding shares of 7%, $40 par value cumulative preferred stock. During December 2023, the board of directors declared the annual preferred stock dividend and a $80,000 common stock dividend. www. What is Sierra Systems' 2023 return on common stockholders' equity? A. 49.5% B. 53.3% C. 57.4% D. 59.0%