Butler Corporation Declared and Issued a 10% Stock Dividend on December

question 50

Multiple Choice

Butler Corporation declared and issued a 10% stock dividend on December 1.Prior to the declaration,Butler's retained earnings were $800,000,shares outstanding were 50,000,$5 par value,common stock with a current market value of $10 per share.Total stockholders' equity will increase (decrease) as a result of recording this stock dividend by:

• A) $0.
• B) $140,000.
• C) $(25,000).
• D) $(50,000).

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