Select the correct answer.
Elem Inc. has issued 3,000, 8% preferred stock at $10 per stock and 10,000 common stock issued at $10 par value. The corporation's directors
declared that it would pay dividends of 5% at the end of the year. How much will the preferred stock holders receive?

A. $5,000
B. $2,400
C. $8,000
D. $1,500