Electric, Inc. was incorporated on January 1, 2016. Electric issued 9 comma 000 shares of common stock and 1 comma 000 shares of preferred stock on that date. The preferred stock is cumulative, $ 100.00 par, with an 10% dividend rate. Electric has not paid any dividends yet. In 2019, Electric had its first profitable year, and on November 1, 2019, Electric declared a total dividend of $ 64 comma 000. What is the total amount that will be paid to preferred shareholders?

Which job role belongs in the middle management level? a. president b. chief executive officer c. department manager d. chief operating officer e. vice president

Long-distance providers are becoming increasingly concerned about certain activities within their industry. various companies come together voluntarily to implement new standards of social responsibility that members must abide by. what seems to be the primary motivation in this case for an increased interest in social responsibility? - because corporations are creations of society, they are responsible for giving back to the communities in which they operate.- these companies have realized it is in their best interest to increase their social responsibility before they are once again subject to stricter regulations.- these companies are using social responsibility as a means to increase their profitability, both short term and long term.- long-distance providers have started taking pride in their industry and its record for social responsibility.- they feel a responsibility to their stockholders, employees, the government, investors, and society as a whole.

Ajax corp's sales last year were $435,000, its operating costs were $362,500, and its interest charges were $12,500. what was the firm's times-interest-earned (tie) ratio? a. 4.72b. 4.97c. 5.23d. 5.51e. 5.80