Question: calculate the payout ratio, earnings per share, and return on common stockholders equity. (note: use the common shares outstanding on January 1, and December 31




The stockholders' equity accounts of Sarasota Corp. on January 1, 2025, were as follows. Preferred Stock (7 %, $100 par noncumulative, 3,000 shares authorized) $180,000 Common Stock ($4 stated value, 180,000 shares authorized) 600,000 Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par-Preferred Stock 9,000 Paid-in Capital in Excess of Stated Value-Common Stock 288,000 Retained Earnings 412,800 Treasury Stock (3,000 common shares) 24,000 During 2025, the corporation had the following transactions and events pertaining to its stockholders' equity. Feb. 1 Issued 3,000 shares of common stock for $18,000. Mar. 20 Purchased 600 additional shares of common treasury stock at $7 per share. Oct. 1 Nov. 1 Dec. 1 Dec. 31 Declared a 7% cash dividend on preferred stock, payable November 1. Paid the dividend declared on October 1. Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend to common stockholders of record on December 15, payable December 31, 2 Determined that net income for the year was $170,000. Paid the dividend declared on December 1
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