Farmer Company reports the following amounts for 2015: $$\begin{array} { l r }
\text { Net income } & \$ 135,000 \
\text { Average stockholders' equity } & 500,000 \
\text { Preferred dividends } & 15,000 \
\text { Par value preferred stock } & 100,000
\end{array}$$ The 2015 rate of return on common stockholders' equity is

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Farmer Company reports the following amounts for 2015: $$\begin{array} { l r } 
\text { Net income } & \$ 135,000 \
\text { Average stockholders' equity } & 500,000 \
\text { Preferred dividends } & 15,000 \
\text { Par value preferred stock } & 100,000
\end{array}$$ The 2015 rate of return on common stockholders' equity is

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The rate of return on common stockholders' equity is calculated as net income minus preferred dividends divided by average stockholders' equity minus par value preferred stock. In this case, the rate of return on common stockholders' equity is ($135,000 - $15,000) / ($500,000 - $100,000) = 30.0%.

Farmer Company Reports the Following Amounts for 2015 The 2015 Rate of Return on Common Stockholders' Equity Is