Assume CGM Corp has issued and outstanding 22,000 shares of 5%, $25 par value preferred stock and issued and outstanding 15,000 shares of $15 stated value common stock. The board of directors declares dividends of $100,000 on December 15, 2020, the preferred stock is cumulative, and dividends paid to the preferred stockholders has been as follows: 2017 - $13,750; 2018 - $21,250; and 2019 - $15,000. What amount is allocated to common stockholders?
2017 | 2018 | 2019 | Total | |
Preferred dividend (22,000*$25*5%) | $ 27,500 | $ 27,500 | $ 27,500 | |
Less: Dividends paid | $ 13,750 | $ 21,250 | $ 15,000 | |
Balance to be paid | $ 13,750 | $ 6,250 | $ 12,500 | $ 32,500 |
Dividend declared in 2020 | $ 100,000 |
Less: Cumulative dividend payable | $ (32,500) |
Less: Dividend for 2020 | $ (27,500) |
amount is allocated to common stockholders | $ 40,000 |
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