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

question 50

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 total of par value and paid-in-capital of common stock, the firm could pay out ________ in cash dividends without impairing its capital.

• A) $280,000
• B) $400,000
• C) $480,000
• D) $600,000

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