How much will be distributed to the preferred and common


Question - Liberty Company declared a $40,000 cash dividend to shareholders. The company has 5,000 shares of $20-par, 6% preferred stock and 10,000 shares of $15-par common stock. The preferred stock is cumulative. How much will be distributed to the preferred and common stockholders on the date of payment if the preferred stock is $12,000 in arrears? Please show equations, thanks.

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