Earned Capital and Dividends
Below is the stockholders’ equity section of the balance sheet of Craft Corporation (with certain details omitted):
Stockholders’ equity: |
|
6% preferred stock, $100 par, 10,000 shares authorized and ? shares issued |
$800,000 |
Common Stock, $25 par, 50,000 shares authorized, ? shares issued |
625,000 |
Additional paid-in capital: |
|
Preferred stock |
150,000 |
Common stock |
225,000 |
Total paid-in capital |
$1,800,000 |
Retained earnings |
950,000 |
Total stockholders’ equity ……………………………… |
$2,750,000 |
The balance in retained earnings at the beginning of the current year was $675,000, and there were no dividends in arrears. Net income for the current year was $350,000. Based on this information, what is the amount of the dividends declared on each share of common stock during the current year?
Select one:
