The Barden Corporation has the following equity accounts on its balance sheet:
Common Stock ($1.25 par, 3,000,000 shares) $ 3,750,000
Contributed capital in excess of par 24,250,000
Retained earnings 153,600,000
Total common stockholders' equity $181,600,000
What is the maximum amount of dividends per share that may be paid by the Barden Corp if the capital impairment provisions of
state law are limited to the par value and the capital in excess of par accounts?
A) $59.28
B) $51.20
C) $60.53
D) $8.08
B
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