Tangshan Mining Has Common Stock at Par of $200,000, Paid

question 114

Multiple Choice

Tangshan Mining has common stock at par of $200,000, paid in capital in excess of par of $400,000, and retained earnings of $280,000. In states where the firm's legal capital is defined as the par value of common stock, the firm could pay out ________ in cash dividends without impairing its capital.

• A) $200,000
• B) $480,000
• C) $600,000
• D) $880,000

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