Answer:
Company A
The company's weighted average number of shares outstanding at the end of 2004 is:
= 53,188 shares.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Date Description Weight Weighted Average
01/01/04 - 50,000 shares issued
and outstanding 12/12 = 50,000
04/01/04 - 5% stock dividend (2,500) 9/12 = 1,875
10/01/04 - 10% stock dividend (5,250) 3/12 = 1,313
Total weighted average number of shares = 53,188
