Anders, Inc., has 10,000 shares of 5%, $100 par value, cumulative preferred stock and 40,000 shares of $1 par value common stock outstanding at December 31, 2011. There were no dividends declared in 2009. The board of directors declares and pays a $90,000 dividend in 2010 and in 2011. What is the amount of dividends received by the common stockholders in 2011?
a) $15,000
b) $25,000
c) $45,000
d) $0