Suppose a corporation has the following shares outstanding: 1. $800,000 in 6% Preferred Stock ($100 par value) 2. $3,200,000 in Common Stock ($10 par value) No dividends were declared for the years 2020 and 2021

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Suppose a corporation has the following shares outstanding: 1. $800,000 in 6% Preferred Stock ($100 par value) 2. $3,200,000 in Common Stock ($10 par value) No dividends were declared for the years 2020 and 2021. Two scenarios are presented below and each is independent of each other.

Scenario 1: As of December 31, 2022, a dividend of $250,000 is declared. Indicate the amount that the preferred shareholders will receive if the share is cumulative and non-participating (cumulative and non-participating). Answer:

Scenario 2: As of December 31, 2022, a dividend of $800,000 is declared. Indicate the amount that the preferred shareholders will receive if the share is cumulative and non-participating up to 11% in total (cumulative and non-participating). Answer:

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