Use the following information to answer the given question
₦ | |
ordinary shares of ₦1 each | 500,000 |
8% preference shares of ₦1 each | 200,000 |
Interim dividends paid | |
– ordinary shares | 40,000 |
-preference shares | 12,000 |
profit for the year | 100,000 |
If no profit is to be retained, proposed preference shares dividend is?
A. ₦28,000
B. ₦16,000
C. ₦12,000
D. ₦4,000
Correct Answer: Option B
B. ₦16,000