Hanson Company has 350,000 shares of P10 par value ordinary shares outstanding. During the year, Hanson declared a 10% share dividend when the market price of the stock was P30 per share. Four months later Hernandez declared a P.50 per share cash dividend. As a result of the dividends declared during the year, retained earnings decreased by?

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Hanson Company has 350,000 shares of P10 par value ordinary shares outstanding. During the year, Hanson declared a 10% share dividend when the market price of the stock was P30 per share. Four months later Hernandez declared a P.50 per share cash dividend. As a result of the dividends declared during the year, retained earnings decreased by? 

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