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I’m working on a accounting multi-part question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

Your company raises a $3m A-round at a $7m pre-$ valuation, with investors receiving a basic liquidation preference.

a. How much will common shareholders receive if the company sells for $50m?

b. How much will common shareholders receive if the company sells for $5m? 

c. How much would the company have to sell for in order for common shareholders to receive a total of $5m?

d. How much would the company have to sell for in order for common shareholders to receive a total of $50m?