Question 8 (1 point) Laser Inc., has 1,000 shares of 6%, $50 par value, cumulative preferred stock and 100,000 shares of $1 par value common stock outstanding at December 31, 2017, and December 31, 2016. The board of directors declared and paid a $2,500 di in 2016. In 2017, $12,000 of dividends are declared and paid. What are the dividends received by the preferred stockholders in 2017? a) $8,500 b) $3,000 c) $6,000 d) $3,500 7