Reference no: EM132824821
Question - The shareholders equity of Mary corporation on Dec. 31, 2017 shows the following account balances:
10% preference share, 10,000 shares, 100 par 1,000,000
12% preference share, 12,000 shares, 100 par 1,200,000
Ordinary share, 20,000 shares, 40 par 800,000
Share premium 640,000
Accumulated profits 960,000
The 10% preference share is cumulative and fully participating, while the 12% preference share is non-cumulative and fully participating. The last payment of dividends was on Dec. 31, 2015.
Required - What is the book value per share of ordinary shares?