Answer:
Correct option is
B. Increases the common stock account $1,600
Step-by-step explanation:
Provided information,
We have the following details for the contract,
Agreed price of the contract = $20,000
Payment to be made only at completion of contract.
On the date of agreement price of stock = $20
Par value $2
Thus, number of shares to be issued = $20,000/$20 = 1,000 shares.
On the date of completion of contract, stock price = $25
Thus, number of shares to be issued = $20,000/$25 = 800 shares.
Increase in common stock = 800
$2 = $1,600
As there is issue of common stock.
Expense is of $20,000 only, therefore, option A is incorrect.
Increase in contributed capital = 800
$23 (25 - 2) = $18,400
Liability if will arise then will be of $20,000 only.
Therefore, correct option is
B. Increases the common stock account $1,600