Colorful, Inc. was incorporated on January 1, 2016. Colorful issued 15,000 shares of common stock and 800 shares of preferred stock on that date. The preferred stock is cumulative, $100 par, with a 12% dividend rate. Colorful has not paid any dividends yet. In 2019, Colorful had its first profitable year, and on December 31, 2019, Colorful declared a total dividend of $44,000. What is the total amount that will be paid to common stockholders?

A) $9600
B) $38,400
C) $5600
D) $44,000


C) $5600

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