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What is the total stockholders' equity based on the following account balances?Common Stock $500,000 ,Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par-Common Stock 50,000, Retained Earnings 190,000, Treasury Stock 40,000

a.$780,000
b.$740,000
c.$630,000
d.$700,000

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Final answer:

The total stockholders' equity, calculated by adding common stock, paid-in capital, and retained earnings, then subtracting treasury stock, amounts to $700,000.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the total stockholders' equity, add the common stock, paid-in capital in excess of par, and retained earnings together, then subtract treasury stock:

Common Stock: $500,000
Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par-Common Stock: $50,000
Retained Earnings: $190,000
Subtotal: $500,000 + $50,000 + $190,000 = $740,000

From this subtotal, we need to subtract the treasury stock, which is a contra-equity account:

Treasury Stock: $40,000
Total Stockholders' Equity: $740,000 - $40,000 = $700,000

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