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The Trustee in the Bankruptcy Settlement for the Edsel Corp

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The trustee in the bankruptcy settlement for the Edsel Corp. lists the following book values and liquidation values for the assets of the corporation. Liabilities and shareholders' claims are shown below.  Assets Book ValueLiquidation Value Accounts receivable $100,000$50,000 Inventory 100,00080,000 Machinery and 300,000150,000 equipment  Building and plant 500,000120,000$1,000,000$400,000\begin{array}{lrr}\text { Assets }&\text {Book Value}&\text {Liquidation Value}\\\text { Accounts receivable } & \$ 100,000 & \$ 50,000 \\\text { Inventory } & 100,000 & 80,000 \\\text { Machinery and } & 300,000 & 150,000\\\text { equipment }\\ \text { Building and plant }&500,000&120,000\\&\$1,000,000&\$400,000\end{array}

 Liabilities and Shareholders’ Claims \text { Liabilities and Shareholders' Claims }

 Liabilities  Accounts payable $100,000 1st lien, secured by machinery  and equipment 250,000 Senior debt unsecured 100,000 Subordinated debentures 150,000 Total liabilities $600,000\begin{array}{ll}\text { Liabilities }\\\text { Accounts payable } & \$ 100,000 \\\text { 1st lien, secured by machinery } & \\\quad \text { and equipment } & 250,000 \\\text { Senior debt unsecured } & 100,000 \\\text { Subordinated debentures } & \underline{150,000} \\\text { Total liabilities } & \$ 600,000\end{array}

 Shareholders’ Claims  Preferred stock $100.000 Common stock 250.000 Total shareholders’ claims $350.000\begin{array}{ll}\text { Shareholders' Claims }\\\text { Preferred stock } & \$ 100.000 \\\text { Common stock } & \underline{250.000} \\\text { Total shareholders' claims } & \$ 350.000\end{array}
Assume the administrative costs of bankruptcy, workers allowable wages and source deductions add up to $100,000. (Administrative costs $75,000)
Indicate how much (in dollars) the following parties will receive in liquidation:
A) Common shareholders
B) Secured creditor holding the first lien
C) Senior unsecured debt holder

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