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ADividends on preferred shares
BDepreciation on fixed assets
CDividends on equity shares
DInterest on long-term loans
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Dividends on preferred shares
Preferred shares rank ahead of common stock, so their dividends are removed to leave earnings for common holders.
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