The stockholders' equity of Bonita Industries at July 31, 2021 is presented below: Common stock, par value $20, authorized 400,000 shares;     issued and outstanding 170000 shares $3400000 Paid-in capital in excess of par 156000 Retained earnings 642000   $4198000 On August 1, 2021, the board of directors of Bonita declared a 16% stock dividend on common stock, to be distributed on September 15th. The market price of Bonita's common stock was $68 on August 1, 2021, and $74 on September 15, 2021. What is the amount of the debit to retained earnings as a result of the declaration and distribution of this stock dividend?

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The stockholders' equity of Bonita Industries at July 31, 2021 is presented below:

Common stock, par value $20, authorized 400,000 shares;

 

  issued and outstanding 170000 shares

$3400000

Paid-in capital in excess of par

156000

Retained earnings

642000

 

$4198000


On August 1, 2021, the board of directors of Bonita declared a 16% stock dividend on common stock, to be distributed on September 15th. The market price of Bonita's common stock was $68 on August 1, 2021, and $74 on September 15, 2021. What is the amount of the debit to retained earnings as a result of the declaration and distribution of this stock dividend?

 

a. $1849600.
b. $1020000.
c. $2012800.
d. $1305600.
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