Seventy-two inc., a developer of radiology equipment, has stock outstanding as follows: 80,000 shares of cumulative preferred 3% stock, $20 par and 400,000 shares of $25 par common. during its first four years of operations, the following amounts were distributed as dividends: first year, $36,000; second year, $72,000; third year, $80,000; fourth year, $100,000. determine the dividends per share on each class of stock for each of the four years.

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Bridge building company estimates that it will incur $1,200,000 in overhead costs for the year. additionally, the company estimates 50,000 direct labor hours will be spent building custom walking bridges for the year at a total direct labor cost of $600,000. what is the predetermined overhead rate for bridge building company if direct labor costs are to be used as an allocation base?

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