Question

On January 1, C company sells 50,000 shares of $3 par common stock for $5. It does not issue any preferred stock. Later on the company buys back 10% of its common shares outstanding for $7 per share. Total equity on December 31 is $300,000. What is retained earnings on December 31

Answer 1

$85,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that,

Shares sold = 50,000 shares of $3 par common stock for $5

Buys back = 10% of its common shares outstanding for $7 per share

Total equity on December 31 = $300,000

Balance in stockholder's equity without retained earnings:

= Beginning balance in stockholder's equity + Increase in stockholder's equity - Decrease in stockholder's equity

= $0 + (50,000 × $5) - (50,000 × 10% × $7)

= $250,000 - $35,000

= $215,000

Retained earnings on December 31:

= Total equity at December 31 - Balance in stockholder's equity without retained earnings

= $300,000 - $215,000

= $85,000