56 On June 10, Weaver Corporation declared the annual cash dividend on its 8,500 shares of preferred stock and a $3 per share dividend for the common shareholders. The dividends will be paid on July 1 to the shareholders of record on June 20. Required a. Determine the total amount of dividends to be paid to the preferred shareholders and common shareholders. b. Prepare general journal entries to record the declaration and payment of the cash dividends.