What would be the priority of the claims as to the distribution of assets in a liquidation under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Act? 1 is the highest claim, 5 is the lowest. (1) Trustees' costs to administer and operate the firm. (2) Common stockholders. (3) General, or unsecured, creditors. (4) Secured creditors, who have a claim to the proceeds from the sale of specific property pledged to secure a loan. (5) Taxes due to federal and state governments. a. 5, 4, 1, 3, 2 b. 4, 1, 5, 3, 2 c. 5, 1, 4, 2, 3 d. 1, 5, 4, 3, 2 e. 1, 4, 3, 5, 2