Following Is the Shareholders' Equity Section of the Balance Sheet

question 35

Multiple Choice

Following is the shareholders' equity section of the balance sheet of the Optimum Corporation:

$\begin{array} { l }\text { Share capital: }\\ \text { Common shares, } 100,000 \text { shares authorized, }\\65,000 \text { shares issued } & \underline{\$ 650,000} \\\text { Total share capital } & \$ 650,000 \\\text { Retained earnings } & \underline{349,000} \\\text { Total shareholders' equity } & \underline{\$ 999,000} \\\end{array}$

The common shares are currently selling for $15.50 per share.

The entry to record the declaration of a $0.75 per share cash dividend includes:

• A) debit to Dividends Payable for $48,750
• B) credit to Common shares for $48,750
• C) debit to Retained Earnings for $75,000
• D) debit to Retained Earnings for $48,750

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