Math Problem Statement

Requirement 1. Garnet declares cash dividends of $ 40 comma 000 for 2024. How much of the dividends goes to preferred​ stockholders? How much goes to common​ stockholders? ​(Complete all input boxes. Enter​ "0" for any zero​ amounts.) Garnet​'s dividend would be divided between preferred and common stockholders in this​ manner: Total Dividend

$40,000 Dividend to preferred stockholders:

Dividend in arrears $0

Current year dividend

Total dividend to preferred stockholders

Dividend to common stockholders

Solution

To determine the dividends allocated to preferred and common stockholders, we need the following additional details:

  1. Preferred Stock Details:

    • Number of preferred shares outstanding
    • Par value or stated value of preferred stock
    • Dividend rate (percentage or fixed)
  2. Dividend Arrears:

    • Whether there are unpaid dividends from prior years for preferred stockholders.

If no such details are provided, we assume:

  • No dividends in arrears.
  • Preferred stock dividend for the current year is calculated based on the given dividend rate and par/stated value.

Let's calculate assuming some common terms:

Assumptions:

  • Preferred stockholders are entitled to a fixed percentage (e.g., 5%) of the par value of their shares as dividends.
  • Total dividends declared = $40,000.

General Formula:

  1. Dividend to Preferred Stockholders: Dividend to Preferred Stockholders=Number of Preferred Shares×Par Value×Dividend Rate\text{Dividend to Preferred Stockholders} = \text{Number of Preferred Shares} \times \text{Par Value} \times \text{Dividend Rate}
  2. Remaining Amount to Common Stockholders: Dividend to Common Stockholders=Total Dividend DeclaredDividend to Preferred Stockholders\text{Dividend to Common Stockholders} = \text{Total Dividend Declared} - \text{Dividend to Preferred Stockholders}

If you provide the specific preferred stock details, I can calculate the exact allocation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Division and Allocation of Dividends
Percentages
Financial Accounting Basics

Formulas

Dividend to Preferred Stockholders = Number of Preferred Shares × Par Value × Dividend Rate
Dividend to Common Stockholders = Total Dividend Declared - Dividend to Preferred Stockholders

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate (Accounting or Finance Course)