Rensing, Inc., has $800,000 of 8% preferred stock and $1,200,000 of common stock outstanding, each having a par value of $10 per share. No dividends have been paid or declared during 2009 and 2010. As of December 31, 2011, it is desired to distribute $488,000 in dividends.
Instructions:
How much will the preferred and common stockholders receive under each of the following assumptions:
(a) The preferred is noncumulative and nonparticipating.
(b) The preferred is cumulative and nonparticipating.
(c) The preferred is cumulative and fully participating.
(d) The preferred is cumulative and participating to 12% total.