The Following Information Is Provided for Slickers,Inc

Multiple Choice

The following information is provided for Slickers,Inc.for year 2019: • Preferred stock,7%,$50 par value,1,000 shares issued and outstanding
• Common stock,$100 par value,2,000 shares issued and outstanding
• Dividends in arrears for 2017 and 2018
• Total dividends declared and paid during 2019 totaled $25,000
-
How much of the dividend was paid to the common stockholders during 2019 assuming the preferred stock is noncumulative?

A) $3,500.
B) $7,000.
C) $21,500.
D) $14,500.