Which of the following statements is correct?

A. a. One of the advantages to the firm associated with financing using preferred stock rather than common stock is that control of the firm is not diluted.

B. b. Preferred stock provides steadier and more reliable income to investors than common stock.

C. c. One of the advantages to the firm of financing with preferred stock is that 70 percent of the dividends paid out are tax deductible.

D. d. Statements a and c are correct.

E. e. Statements a and b are correct.