Which Answer Would Represent the Financial Statement Presentation of the Stockholders

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which answer would represent the financial statement presentation of the stockholders' equity section on the balance sheet after the following transactions? 1) Issued 200 shares of $20 par value common stock for $50 a share. Five hundred shares are authorized.
"2) Purchased 75 shares of treasury stock at $44 a share.
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• A) Choice A
• B) Choice B
• C) Choice C
• D) Choice D

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