Question

Sabas Company has 20,000 shares of $100 par, 2% cumulative preferred stock and 100,000 shares of $50 par common stock. The following amounts were distributed as dividends: Year 1: $10,000 Year 2: 45,000 Year 3: 90,000 ​ Determine the dividends per share for preferred and common stock for the second year. a. $2.00 and $0.45 b. $0.00 and $0.45 c. $2.25 and $0.00 d. $2.25 and $0.45

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is C,$2.25 and $0.00.

Explanation:

The annual preferred shares dividends=20,000*$100*2%=$40,000

In the first year ,dividends of $10,000 paid would go to preferred stockholders while the common stockholders receive nothing.

In the second year,it is imperative to note that the balance of unpaid preferred stock dividends of $30,000 ($40,000-$10,000) would be paid alongside this year preferred dividends.

preferred stock dividends=$30,000+$40,000

However the $45,000 paid is not enough to settle the preferred stockholders,again,the total dividends of $45,000 would be paid to preferred stockholders

preferred stock dividend per share=$45,000/20,000=$2.25

common stock dividend per share is $0

Option C is the correct answer.