Metlock Limited is a private company that follows ASPE. It is authorized to issue an unlimited number of both common and $5 cumulative preferred shares. On December 31, 2024, there were 30, 100 common and 860 preferred shares issued. The common shares had been issued at an average per share amount of $10; the preferred shares at $105. The balance in the Retained Earnings account on January 1, 2024, was $246,820. During 2024, the company had profit of $107,500 and declared a total of $64, 500 of dividends, of which $ 48,375 was paid during the year. Prepare the shareholders' equity section of the balance sheet on December 31, 2024. calculate the return on eqiuty.

Metlock Limited is a private company that follows ASPE. It is authorized to issue an unlimited number of both common and $5 cumulative preferred shares. On December 31, 2024, there were 30, 100 common and 860 preferred shares issued. The common shares had been issued at an average per share amount of $10; the preferred shares at $105. The balance in the Retained Earnings account on January 1, 2024, was $246,820. During 2024, the company had profit of $107,500 and declared a total of $64, 500 of dividends, of which $ 48,375 was paid during the year. Prepare the shareholders' equity section of the balance sheet on December 31, 2024. calculate the return on eqiuty.

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