During 2019, Carol, Inc.’s net income was $2,450,000. Its common stockholders’ equity was $3,240,000 at January 1, 2019 and $5,160,000 at December 31, 2019. During 2019, Carol had 10,000 outstanding shares of 6%, $450 par value cumulative preferred stock. During December, 2019, Carol’s board of directors declared the annual preferred stock dividend and a $360,000 common stock dividend. What is Carol’s 2019 return on common stockholders’ equity? Select one: A. 41.7% B. 50.7% C. 51.9% D. 59.5%

During 2019, Carol, Inc.’s net income was $2,450,000. Its common stockholders’ equity was $3,240,000 at January 1, 2019 and $5,160,000 at December 31, 2019. During 2019, Carol had 10,000 outstanding shares of 6%, $450 par value cumulative preferred stock. During December, 2019, Carol’s board of directors declared the annual preferred stock dividend and a $360,000 common stock dividend. What is Carol’s 2019 return on common stockholders’ equity? Select one: A. 41.7% B. 50.7% C. 51.9% D. 59.5%

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Chapter16: Retained Earnings And Earnings Per Share

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Problem 1MC: Cash dividends on the 10 par value common stock of Garrett Company were as follows: The 4th-quarter...

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