Answer:
The divided for common stockholders is $152000
Explanation:
The preferred stock is cumulative whch means any arrears in preference dividend will be paid whenever the dividend is declared.
The amount of yearly preference dividends is = 12000 * 100 * 0.07 = 84000
Thus, when 320000 cash dividend is declared, 2 years ( current year and arrear year) preference dividend will be paid first and the remaining will be distributed among common stock holders.
The dividedn for common stockholders is 320000 - (84000 * 2) = $152000
