Evaluate the common stock of Nelson State Bank as an investment. Specifically, use the three stock ratios to determine whether the common stock has increased or decreased in attractiveness during the past year.

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Net income Dividends-common Dividends-preferred Total stockholders' equity at year end Current year S 80,400 $ 21,580 $ 14,000 $809,300 Last year $ 47,200 $ 21,580 $14,000 S639,150 (includes 80,000 shares of common stock) Preferred stock, 6% Market price per s $220,000 $ 20.00 $220,000 $ 8.00 hare of common