Berzett Industrial Products Has Both Common and Noncumulative Preferred Stock

Berzett Industrial Products has both common and noncumulative preferred stock outstanding.The dividends on these stocks are $1.10 per quarter per share of common and $3.50 per quarter per share of preferred.The company has not paid any dividends for the past two quarters but is expected to pay dividends on both the common and the preferred stock next quarter.What is the minimum amount the firm must pay per share to its preferred stockholders next quarter if it plans to pay a common dividend?

A) $0
B) $1.10
C) $3.50
D) $5.00
E) $7.00