A Corporation Purchases 10,000 Shares of Its Own $10 Par

question 31

Multiple Choice

A corporation purchases 10,000 shares of its own $10 par common stock for $35 per share, recording it at cost. What will be the effect on total stockholders' equity?

• A) increase by $100,000
• B) increase by $350,000
• C) decrease by $100,000
• D) decrease by $350,000

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