At the Beginning of the Year, Paid-In Capital Was $82

question 26

Multiple Choice

At the beginning of the year, paid-in capital was $82 and retained earnings was $47. During the year, the stockholders invested $24 and dividends of $6 were declared and paid. Retained earnings at the end of the year were $52. Total stockholders' equity at the end of the year was:

• A) $82
• B) $94
• C) $106
• D) $158

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Definitions:

Stock C

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Beta

A measure of a stock's volatility in relation to the overall market; it indicates the tendency of a stock's returns to respond to swings in the market.

Portfolio

A group of investment assets held by either a person or a corporate entity.

Stock Y

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