Butterthwaite plc had issued share capital on 1 January 2012, as follows: Ordinary share capital: 68 000 £1 ordinary shares Preference share capital: £ XXXXXXXXXX% cumulative preference shares On 31...

Ordinary share capital: 68 000 £1 ordinary shares

Preference share capital: £20 000 6% cumulative preference shares

On 31 January the company issued a further 12 000 £1 ordinary shares. A dividend of 5p per share was paid on 31 October 2012. In 2011 the company failed to pay its preference dividend, but in 2012 found that it could meet its obligations in full and paid the full amount owing on 31 December 2012.

What is the total amount of dividend paid by Butterthwaite plc in respect of the year ending 31 December 2012?

a) £5 800

b) £5 200

c) £6 400

d) £4 600.