Simon Corp's $1 Par Value, Common Stock Was Selling for $20

question 13

Multiple Choice

Simon Corp's $1 par value, common stock was selling for $20 per share. Simon Corp's owners' equity accounts were as follows: How many shares of common stock are outstanding?

• A) 30,000
• B) 600,000
• C) 800,000
• D) Not enough information to determine.

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