April Corporation in its first three years of operation paid out the following dividends: Year 1:

Question:

April Corporation in its first three years of operation paid out the following dividends:

• Year 1: 0

• Year 2: $27,000

• Year 3: $94,000

Given that April has 2,800 shares of $100 par 8% cumulative, nonparticipating preferred stock and 14,500 shares of $25 par value common stock, what would be the total dividends paid each year to holders of common and preferred stock?

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