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Question - The stockholders' equity section of Leyland Corporation's balance sheet at December 31 is presented here.

LEYLAND CORPORATION Balance Sheet (partial)

Stockholders' equity Paid-in capital

Preferred stock, cumulative, 9,833 shares authorized, 5,900 shares issued and outstanding

$ 619,500

Common stock, no par, 734,741 shares authorized, 568,200 shares issued

2,272,800

Total paid-in capital

2,892,300

Retained earnings

1,170,000

Total paid-in capital and retained earnings

4,062,300

Less: Treasury stock (6,390 common shares)

(34,080)

Total stockholders' equity

$4,028,220

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 $49,560, what is the dividend rate on preferred stock?

(e) If dividends of $73,000 were in arrears on preferred stock, what would be the balance reported for retained earnings?

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