On January 1, 2020, XYZ Corporation had 250,000 ordinary shares of P2 par value outstanding. On March 1, XYZ sold an additional 500,000 shares on the open market at P20 per share. XYZ issued a 20% share dividend on May 1. On August 1, XYZ purchased 280,000 shares and immediately retired the shares. On November 1, 400,000 shares were sold for P25 per share. What is the weighted-average number of shares outstanding for 2020? *   344,444     477,777     750,000     1,020,000     answer not given

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On January 1, 2020, XYZ Corporation had 250,000 ordinary shares of P2 par value outstanding. On March 1, XYZ sold an additional 500,000 shares on the open market at P20 per share. XYZ issued a 20% share dividend on May 1. On August 1, XYZ purchased 280,000 shares and immediately retired the shares. On November 1, 400,000 shares were sold for P25 per share. What is the weighted-average number of shares outstanding for 2020? *
 
344,444
 
 
477,777
 
 
750,000
 
 
1,020,000
 
 
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