Answer:
c. $44,000
Explanation:
The common stock dividends will bethe total dividends declared less the preferred stock dividends.
Preferred stock dividends for the current year:
20,000 shares x $20 x 8% = 32,000
arrears dividends          24,000 Â
total preferred dividends: Â Â Â 56,000
Dividends declared: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 100,000
Preferred stock dividends   - 56,000
available for common stock  44,000