Rick Co. had 35 million shares of $2 par common stock outstanding at January 1, 2021. In October 2021, Rick Co.'s Board of Directors declared and distributed a 2% common stock dividend when the market value of its common stock was $67 per share. In recording this transaction, Rick would:   Multiple Choice   None of these answer choices are correct.   Credit common stock for $46.90 million.   Debit retained earnings for $46.90 million.   Credit paid-in capital—excess of par for $46.90 million.

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Rick Co. had 35 million shares of $2 par common stock outstanding at January 1, 2021. In October 2021, Rick Co.'s Board of Directors declared and distributed a 2% common stock dividend when the market value of its common stock was $67 per share. In recording this transaction, Rick would:

 

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    None of these answer choices are correct.

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    Credit common stock for $46.90 million.

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    Debit retained earnings for $46.90 million.

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    Credit paid-in capital—excess of par for $46.90 million.

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