Answer:
the dividends in arrears = $2,800,000
the total dividend that must be paid this year = $5,600,000
Explanation:
<u>the dividends in arrears</u>
Last Year = 200,000 shares × $200 × 7%
= $2,800,000
<u>total dividend that must be paid this year</u>
<em>Note : The Preference Shares are cumulative meaning that arrears in dividends are accumulated to be paid at a future date</em>
Last Year`s Dividend $2,800,000
<em>Add </em>This Year`s Dividend $2,800,000
Total $5,600,000
