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The records of Hoffman Company reflected the following balances in the stockholders' equity accounts at December 31, 2018 Common stock, par $12 per share, 47,000 shares outstanding Preferred stock, 8 percent, par $13.5 per share, 7,310 shares outstanding Retained earnings, $234,000. On January 1, 2019, the board of directors was considering the distribution of a $63,400 cash dividend. No dividends were paid during 2017 and 2018 Required 1. Determine the total and per-share amounts that would be paid to the common stockholders and to the preferred stockholders under two independent assumption:s a. The preferred stock is noncumulative b. The preferred stock is cumulative 2. Why were the dividends per share of common stock less for the cumulative preferred stock than the noncumulative preferred stock? 3. What factors would cause a more favorable dividend for the common stockholders? Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below Req 1A Req 1B Req 2 Req 3 Determine the total and per-share amounts that would be paid to the common stockholders and to the preferred stockholders assuming the preferred stock is cumulative. (Do not round intermediate instructions. Round "Per Share" to 2 decimal places and rest to the nearest dollar amount.) Total Per Share Paid to the Preferred Stockholders 3.24 Paid to the Common Stockholders 0.85 Req1A Req 2>

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