Answer:
The dividends received by the preferred stockholders in 2020 are $30400.
Explanation:
The cumulative preferred stock is the form of preferred stock that accumulates or accrues dividends in case the company does not pay or partially pay dividends to preferred stock in a particular year. This means that the dividends are accrued and the company will need to pay these dividends first in the future whenever it declares dividends.
The total dividends per year on preferred stock is,
Preferred Stock dividends = 50 * 0.06 * 7400 = $22200 per year
The preferred stock dividend that was accrued at the end of 2019 after the dividend payment of $14000 is,
Accrued dividends - Preferred stock = 22200 - 14000 = $8200
In 2020 the company will need to pay this accrued dividend along with the dividend for 2020 on preferred stock. Thus, in 2020 the preferred stock holders will receive dividends of,
Preferred stock dividend to be paid in 2020 = 8200 + 22200 = $30400
