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Dividends on preferred shares must be paid before those on

Adebentures
Bbank loans
Ctrade creditors
Dcommon shares
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. common shares
Preferred stock has a priority claim, so its dividend is paid before any income is distributed to common holders.
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