Accounting WAEC

If no profit is to be retained, proposed preference shares dividend is?

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

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