On Nov 15, Quazar Co. declared a property dividend of marketable securities to be distributed on Dec 15 to stockholders of record on Dec 1. The market value of the securities was as follows: November 15 $225,000 December 1 $220,000 December 15 $250,000 The mararketable securities originally cost Quazar $200,000. What is the net effect on Quazar's retained earnings as a result of declaring this property dividend

On Nov 15, Quazar Co. declared a property dividend of marketable securities to be distributed on Dec 15 to stockholders of record on Dec 1. The market value of the securities was as follows: November 15 $225,000 December 1 $220,000 December 15 $250,000 The mararketable securities originally cost Quazar $200,000. What is the net effect on Quazar's retained earnings as a result of declaring this property dividend

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