Trevor Had Outstanding 40,000 Shares of $30 Par Convertible Preferred

Essay

Trevor had outstanding 40,000 shares of $30 par convertible preferred stock that had been sold at $50 a share. One- fourth of these shares were converted into common stock at the stated ratio of four shares of $5 par common stock now selling at $15 a share) for each share of preferred stock.
Required:
a. Record the conversion of preferred into common stock.
b. Use the same information as in requirement a)except assume that each share of preferred stock is convertible into two shares of $35 par common stock now selling at $40 a share). Record this conversion of preferred into common stock.
c. Why did Trevor not have common stock converted into preferred stock?