The Dollar Amount Reported as Common Stock on the Balance

question 15

Multiple Choice

The dollar amount reported as common stock on the balance sheet of a corporation that has common stock with a par value is the number of shares:

• A)issued, multiplied by the amount received per share.
• B)outstanding, multiplied by the amount received per share.
• C)issued, multiplied by the par value per share.
• D)outstanding, multiplied by the par value per share.

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