Mark Company has $250,000 to pay dividends. The company has 25,000 shares of 8%, $50 par,...

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Mark Company has $250,000 to pay dividends. The company has 25,000 shares of 8%, $50 par, preferred stock and 100,000 shares of $5 par common stock outstanding. The common stock is currently selling for $43 per share and the preferred stock is selling for $95 per share on the stock market. Determine the amount of dividends to be paid for each class of stock in each of the independent situations. 1. Preferred stock is nonparticipating and cumulative; dividends are in the arrears for 1 year at the beginning of the year. Mark Company Dividends in arrears Current preferred dividend Remainder to common Total Preferred Common $ 2. Preferred stock is fully participating and cumulative. When required, round your answers to the nearest dollar. Mark Company Current preferred dividends Common proportional share Remainder shared Preferred Common Mark Company has $250,000 to pay dividends. The company has 25,000 shares of 8%, $50 par, preferred stock and 100,000 shares of $5 par common stock outstanding. The common stock is currently selling for $43 per share and the preferred stock is selling for $95 per share on the stock market. Determine the amount of dividends to be paid for each class of stock in each of the independent situations. 1. Preferred stock is nonparticipating and cumulative; dividends are in the arrears for 1 year at the beginning of the year. Mark Company Dividends in arrears Current preferred dividend Remainder to common Total Preferred Common $ 2. Preferred stock is fully participating and cumulative. When required, round your answers to the nearest dollar. Mark Company Current preferred dividends Common proportional share Remainder shared Preferred Common