The Earth Shoe Company, Whose Stock Has a Market Value

question 25

Multiple Choice

The Earth Shoe Company, whose stock has a market value of $20, has the following common equity accounts on its balance sheet:

If the firm declares a 5% stock dividend, what will be the retained earnings figure after the dividend is paid?

• A)$1,000,000
• B)$51,000,000
• C)$14,950,000
• D)$5,000,000

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