Wendell Company Provided the Following Pertaining to Its Recent Year

question 69

Multiple Choice

Wendell Company provided the following pertaining to its recent year of operation:
Common stock with a $10,000 par value was sold for $50,000 cash.
Cash dividends totaling $20,000 were declared,of which $15,000 were paid.
Net income was $70,000.
A 5% stock dividend resulted in a common stock distribution,which had a $5,000 par value and a $23,000 market value.
Treasury stock costing $9,000 was sold for $7,000.
How much did Wendell's contributed capital increase during the recent year of operation?

• A)$15,000
• B)$73,000
• C)$58,000
• D)$75,000

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Definitions:

Marginal Revenue

The additional income earned by selling one more unit of a good or service, crucial for determining optimal output levels.

Total Costs

The sum of all expenses associated with the production and delivery of goods or services, encompassing both fixed and variable costs.

Average Total Cost

This refers to the total cost of production divided by the number of units produced, inclusive of fixed and variable costs.

Marginal Cost

The cost incurred by producing one additional unit of a good or service.