This financial information is available for Hoyle Corporation.
|
2012 |
2011 |
|
|
Average common stockholders’ equity |
$1,800,000 |
$1,900,000 |
|
Dividends paid to common stockholders |
90,000 |
70,000 |
|
Dividends paid to preferred stockholders |
20,000 |
20,000 |
|
Net income |
290,000 |
248,000 |
|
Market price of common stock |
20 |
25 |
The weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding was 180,000 for 2011 and
150,000 for 2012.
Instructions
Calculate earnings per share and return on common stockholders’ equity for 2012 and 2011.