The Following Data Are Taken from the Stockholders' Equity Section

question 268

Multiple Choice

The following data are taken from the stockholders' equity section of the balance sheet of Driftwood Company: What was the average issue price per share of the common stock?

• A)$36.40
• B)$10.00
• C)$42.00
• D)$50.40

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