The shareholders' equity of HS Corporation includes $300,000 of $1 par common stock and $600,000 par of 6% cumulative preferred stock. The board of directors of HS declared cash dividends of $70,000 in 2018 after paying $30,000 cash dividends in 2017 and $50,000 in 2016.
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What is the amount of dividends common shareholders will receive in 2018?

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The Answer of The shareholders' equity of HS Corporation includes $300,000 of $1 par common stock and $600,000 par of 6% cumulative preferred stock. The board of directors of HS declared cash dividends of $70,000 in 2018 after paying $30,000 cash dividends in 2017 and $50,000 in 2016.
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What is the amount of dividends common shareholders will receive in 2018?

The Shareholders' Equity of HS Corporation Includes $300,000 of $1