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9. Casey Corp. has the following capital stock outstanding: Common stock, par $5, 6,000 shares. 7% preferred stock, par $10, 2,000 shares, cumulative, with 2 years in arrears excluding the current year. ai A cash dividend of $6,000 was declared and paid near the end of the current year. What would be the total dividends received by common stockholders? A. 4,200 B. 3,200 C/2,800 D. 1,800