Question

LBM, Inc. issues 25,000 shares of common stock for $20 per share. The stock has a par value of $1 per share. By what amount would LBM credit capital in excess of par? Group of answer choices $500,000 $475,000 $25,000

Answer 1

Answer:

$475,000

Explanation:

Calculation for By what amount would LBM credit capital in excess of par

Dr Cash $500,000

(25,000 shares*$20 per share)

Cr Common Stock $25,000

(25,000 shares*$1 per share)

Cr Capital in excess of par $475,000

($500,000-$25,000)

Therefore based on the above Journal entry and calculation the amount that LBM would credit as capital in excess of par will be $475,000 ($500,000-$25,000).