Answer:
retained earnings 175,500
common stock 48,750
paid in excess of par 126,750
Explanation:
The diivdends are 15% so we multiply this by the shares outstanding to know the amount of shares:
65,000 x 15% = 9,750 shares
Then we multiply by the market value to know the amount needed:
9,750 x $18 market value = $175,500 stock dividends
The common stock will be 9,750 at par
and the remainder will be paid in excess.
9,750 x 5 = 48,750 CS
175,500 - 48,750 = 126,750
