As of December 31, 2021, Ameren Corp reported the following:            Cash dividends payable $ 22,000   Treasury stock   620,000   Paid-in capital—share repurchase   22,000   Common stock and other paid-in capital accounts   4,200,000   Retained earnings   3,200,000        During 2022, half of the treasury stock was resold for $244,000; net income was $620,000; cash dividends declared were $1,520,000; and stock dividends declared were $520,000.

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As of December 31, 2021, Ameren Corp reported the following:
  

       
Cash dividends payable $ 22,000  
Treasury stock   620,000  
Paid-in capital—share repurchase   22,000  
Common stock and other paid-in capital accounts   4,200,000  
Retained earnings   3,200,000  
 

  
During 2022, half of the treasury stock was resold for $244,000; net income was $620,000; cash dividends declared were $1,520,000; and stock dividends declared were $520,000.
  
The 2022 sale of half of the treasury stock would:

 

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    Reduce income before tax by $66,000

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    Increase total shareholders' equity by $310,000

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    Reduce retained earnings by $44,000

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    Reduce retained earnings by $66,000

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