Nevada Corporation has 67,450 shares of $22 par stock outstanding that has a current market value of $189 per share. If the corporation issues a 5-for-1 stock split, the number of shares outstanding will be Oa. 13,490 Ob. 67,450 Oc. 337,250 Od. 741,950
Nevada Corporation has 67,450 shares of $22 par stock outstanding that has a current market value of $189 per share. If the corporation issues a 5-for-1 stock split, the number of shares outstanding will be Oa. 13,490 Ob. 67,450 Oc. 337,250 Od. 741,950
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Transcribed Image Text:**Nevada Corporation Stock Split Analysis**
Nevada Corporation has 67,450 shares of $22 par stock currently outstanding. Each share has a current market value of $189. The company plans to issue a 5-for-1 stock split. After the stock split, the number of shares outstanding will be:
- a. 13,490
- b. 67,450
- c. 337,250
- d. 741,950
*Explanation:*
In a 5-for-1 stock split, each existing share is divided into five shares. Therefore, the total number of shares after the split = 67,450 original shares x 5 = 337,250 shares.
The correct answer is: **c. 337,250**
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