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A-LevelAccountingPreparation of financial statements9706/12 · Oct/Nov 2016 · Q171 Mark

A company is formed with the issue of 100000 6% non-cumulative preference shares of $1 each and 300000 ordinary shares of $1 each issued at a premium of $0.20. It earned profits of $3000, $16000 and $31000 in the first three years of trading. The directors wish to pay an ordinary dividend of 5% each year when possible. What value of ordinary dividends does the company actually pay in years 2 and 3? year 2 year 3 $ $ A 7000 15000 B 7000 18000 C 10000 15000 D 10000 18000

A7000 15000
B7000 18000
C10000 15000
D10000 18000

✓ Correct answer

C: 10000 15000

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Preparation of financial statements, A-Level Accounting (syllabus 9706). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Accounting, Oct/Nov 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 17.

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