Preferred stock is often called a hybrid security because it has some characteristics that are typical of debt and others that are typical of common equity. The following table lists several characteristics of preferred stock. Determine which of these characteristics are consistent with debt securities and which are consistent with common stock Debt Common stock Characteristic Dividend calculated as a percentage of the par value Usually nonparticipating May be called, or redeemed, prior to the end of its normal lifeO Blue Hamster Manufacturing Inc. is required to repurchase and retire 5% of its preferred stock each year. Which type- of provision does Blue Hamster have in its preferred stock agreements? O A participating provision Asinking fund provision O A call provision For the...