A Company Declares a 40% Stock Dividend When There Were

question 70

Multiple Choice

A company declares a 40% stock dividend when there were 4 million common shares outstanding with a $1 par value. The current market price is $20 per common share. Which of the following will be the effect of the stock dividend?

• A) Retained earnings will decrease by $1.6 million and contributed capital will increase by $1.6 million.
• B) Contributed capital will decrease by $1.6 million and retained earnings will increase by $1.6 million.
• C)Retained earnings will decrease by $32 million and contributed capital will increase by $32 million.
• D)Contributed capital will decrease by $32 million and retained earnings will increase by $32 million.

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