The stockholders equity accounts of Marigold Corp. on January 1, 2025, were as follows. Preferred Stock (7%, $100 par noncumulative, 9,500 shares authorized) $570,000 Common Stock ($4 stated value, 570,000 shares authorized) 1,900,000 Paid-in Capital in Excess of ParPreferred Stock 28,500 Paid-in Capital in Excess of Stated ValueCommon Stock 912,000 Retained Earnings 1,307,200 Treasury Stock (9,500 common shares) 76,000 During 2025, the corporation had the following transactions and events pertaining to its stockholders equity. Feb. 1 Issued 9,500 shares of common stock for $57,000. Mar. 20 Purchased 1,900 additional shares of common treasury stock at $7 per share. Oct. 1 Declared a 7% cash dividend on preferred stock, payable November 1. Nov. 1 Paid the dividend declared on October 1. Dec. 1 Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend to common stockholders of record on December 15, payable December 31, 2025. Dec. 31 Determined that net income for the year was $530,000. Paid the dividend declared on December 1. Calculate the payout ratio, earnings per share, and return on common stockholders equity. (Note: Use the common shares outstanding on January 1 and December 31 to determine the average shares outstanding.) (Round answers to 2 decimal places for per unit and percentage, e.g. 17.50 or 17.50%.)

Ratio Payout: 44.63%

Earnings per share: 1.05

Return on common stockholders equity: ___%

11.74% IS NOT THE ANSWER!