Marion, Inc

Multiple Choice

Marion, Inc. has 5,000 shares of 5%, $100 par value, noncumulative preferred stock and 20,000 shares of $1 par value common stock outstanding at December 31, 2018. There were no dividends declared in 2017. The board of directors declares and pays a $65,000 dividend in 2015. What is the amount of dividends received by the common stockholders in 2015?

A) $0
B) $25,000
C) $65,000
D) $40,000