On June 30, 2021, when ABC Co. stock was selling for $65 each, the equity accounts had the following balances: Common Stock ($50 par value, 50,000 issued) $2,500,000 Capital Contributed in Excess of Par Value—Common Stocks 600,000 Retained Earnings 4,200,000 How much will the Common Stock account balance be after declaring and distributing a 100% stock dividend? a. $5,000,000. b. $7,300,000. c. $2,500,000.

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On June 30, 2021, when ABC Co. stock was selling for $65 each, the equity accounts had the following balances:

Common Stock ($50 par value, 50,000 issued) $2,500,000

Capital Contributed in Excess of Par Value—Common Stocks 600,000

Retained Earnings 4,200,000

How much will the Common Stock account balance be after declaring and distributing a 100% stock dividend?

a. $5,000,000.

b. $7,300,000.

c. $2,500,000.

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