The outstanding stock is composed of 10,000 shares of $100 par, cumulative preferred 5% stock, and 50,000 shares of $20 par common stock. Preferred dividends have been paid every year except for the preceding two years and the current year. If $145,000 is to be distributed as a dividend for the current year, what total amount will be distributed to the preferred stockholders?
a. $75,000
b. $0
c. $145,000
d. $150,000