The stockholders’ equity section of Bramble Corp.’s balance sheet at December 31 is presented here.
BRAMBLE CORP.
Balance Sheet (partial)
Stockholders’ equity
Paid-in capital
Preferred stock, cumulative, 12,500 shares authorized, 7,500 shares issued and outstanding $ 787,500
Common stock, no par, 735,000 shares authorized, 565,000 shares issued 2,260,000
Total paid-in capital 3,047,500
Retained earnings 1,158,000
Total paid-in capital and retained earnings 4,205,500
Less: Treasury stock (6,900 common shares) 36,800
Total stockholders’ equity $4,168,700
From a review of the stockholders’ equity section, answer the following questions.
(a) How many shares of common stock are outstanding?
(b) Assuming there is a stated value, what is the stated value of the common stock?
(c) What is the par value of the preferred stock?
(d) If the annual dividend on preferred stock is $47,250, what is the dividend rate on preferred stock?
(e) If dividends of $73,800 were in arrears on preferred stock, what would be the balance reported for retained earnings?
