Please Refer to the Following Information for Peartree Company

question 57

True/False

Please refer to the following information for Peartree Company:
• Common stock, $1.00 par, 100,000 issued, 95,000 outstanding
• Paid-in capital in excess of par: $2,150,000
• Retained earnings: $910,000
• Treasury stock: 5,000 shares purchased at $20 per share
-
If Peartree resold 800 shares of treasury stock for $15 per share, the total equity of the company would remain unchanged.

---

Definitions:

Aluminum

A chemical element, symbol Al, known for its lightweight properties and wide use in various industries such as transportation, construction, and packaging.

Differentiated Oligopolist

A type of oligopoly where firms sell products or services that are distinct from each other and are not perfect substitutes.

Highly Concentrated

Describes a market or industry dominated by a small number of firms, leading to reduced competition and possibly higher prices and lower output.

Kaiser Aluminum

A key company in the aluminum industry, known for its operations worldwide.