If a preferred stock is of the cumulative type, a. dividends cannot be passed if they are earned.   b. unpaid dividends of one period must be carried forward and paid in subsequent periods before anything can be paid to common stockholders.

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If a preferred stock is of the cumulative type,


a. dividends cannot be passed if they are earned.
 
b. unpaid dividends of one period must be carried forward and paid in subsequent periods before anything can be paid to common stockholders.
 
c. dividends must be paid, and if not a liability is created.
 
d.dividends must be paid on an equal basis with common stock, so long as earnings permit.
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