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Sheridan, Inc

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Sheridan, Inc. has 11800 shares of 5%, $100 par valve, noncumulative preferred stock and 236000 shares of $1 par value common stock outstanding at December 31, 2020. There were no dividends declared in 2019. The board of directors declares and pays a $65200 dividend in 2020. What is the amount of dividends received by the common stockholders in 2020 O $6200 $0 $65200 $59000 LINK TO TEXT

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Answer: $6200

Explanation:

Statement Showing Dividend Received by Common Shareholders  
Particulars Amount
Total Dividend declared and distributed $        65,200
Less: Dividend distributed to noncumulative preferred shareholders $        59,000
(11800 shares @$100 each x 5%)  
Dividend distributed to common shareholders $          6,200