The liquidation value for the total assets is 4 million 12


Distribution in Bankruptcy. Hover Company's balance sheet follows:

ASSETS


Current assets

$1,200,000

Land

3,000,000

Plant and equipment

2,400,000

Total assets

$6,600,000

LIABILITIES AND

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities



Accounts payable

$ 500,000


Notes payable

1,200,000


Accrued taxes

300,000


Total current liabilities


$2,000,000

Noncurrent liabilities



Mortgage bonds

$1,800,000a


Debentures

1,000,000


Total noncurrent liabilities


2,800,000

Total liabilities


$4,800,000

Stockholders' equity



Preferred stock

$ 500,000


Common stock

1,300,000


Total stockholders' equity


1,800,000

Total liabilities and stockholders'



equity


$6,600,000

 Mortgage bonds are secured against plant and equipment.

The liquidation value for the total assets is $4 million, $1.2 million of which was received for plant and equipment. Bankruptcy costs were $150,000. Determine the distribution of the proceeds.

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