Answer and Explanation:
The journal entry to record the given transaction is as follows
Retained earning Dr (0.30 million × $54) $16.2 million
To Common stock (0.30 million × $1) $0.3 million
To Additional paid in capital in excess of par (0.30 million × $53) $15.9 million
(Being the stock dividend is declared)
The computation of the shares after declaring the dividend is
= 30 million × 1%
= 0.30 million