Stockholders’ equity of ernst company consists of 89,000 shares of $5 par value, 9% cumulative preferred stock and 325,000 shares of $1 par value common stock. both classes of stock have been outstanding since the company’s inception. ernst did not declare any dividends in the prior year, but it now declares and pays a $140,000 cash dividend at the current year-end. determine the amount distributed to each class of stockholders for this two-year-old company.

Which statement best explains the relationship between points a and b? a. consumption reaches its highest point, and then supply begins to fall. b. inflation reaches its highest point, and then the economy begins to expand. c. production reaches its highest point, and then the economy begins to contract. d. unemployment reaches its highest point, and then inflation begins to decrease.

Abond purchased for $950 was sold for $980 after one year. the interest received during the year is $25. the bond's yield is:

Required: 1-a. the marketing manager argues that a $5,000 increase in the monthly advertising budget would increase monthly sales by $9,000. calculate the increase or decrease in net operating income. 1-b. should the advertising budget be increased ? yes no hintsreferencesebook & resources hint #1 check my work 8.value: 1.00 pointsrequired information 2-a. refer to the original data. management is considering using higher-quality components that would increase the variable expense by $2 per unit. the marketing manager believes that the higher-quality product would increase sales by 10% per month. calculate the change in total contribution margin. 2-b. should the higher-quality components be used? yes no