Pet Boutique Corp. reported $3,953,290 of profit for 2023. On November 2, 2023, it declared and paid the annual preferred dividends of $314,020. On January 1, 2023, Pet Boutique had 89,120 and 550,800 outstanding preferred and common shares, respectively. The following transactions changed the number of shares outstanding during the year: Feb.1Declared and issued a 20% common share dividend.Apr.30Sold 127,320 common shares for cash.May1Sold 42,860 preferred shares for cash.Oct.31Sold 38,520 common shares for cash. a. What is the amount of profit available for distribution to the common shareholders?b. What is the weighted-average number of common shares for the year?c. What is the earnings per share for the year?

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Detailed Explanation Explanation for part a To calculate the profit available for distribution to common shareholders we need to follow these steps 1 Calculate the total preferred dividends paid 2 Adj... View the full answer