Detailed Answer
Answer (C) is correct. The liquidation value of the preferred stock is $44,000,000 ($40,000,000 × 1.1). The book value per common share equals the net assets (equity) attributable to common shareholders divided by the common shares outstanding, or $14.40 [($80,000,000 total equity – 44,000,000 preferred equity) ÷ ($10,000,000 common stock ÷ $4 par) common shares].