5. | What is the book value per share of the common stock at year-end if total paid-in capital plus retained earnings equals $796,000?
Explanation: 2. Number of outstanding shares | | | Issued in (a) | 9,600 | Issued in (b) | 5,160 | Issued in (c) | 2,184 | Issued in (d) | 3,120 | |
| Total | 20,064 | |
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| Minimum legal capital | = Outstanding shares × Par value per share |
| = 20,064 × $25 = $501,600 | Total contributed capital from common stockholders |
| | From transaction (a) | $ | 260,000 | From transaction (b) | | 190,000 | From transaction (c) | | 84,600 | From transaction (d) | | 125,000 | |
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| Total contributed capital | $ | 659,600 | |
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| Book value per common share |
| | | | Total stockholders' equity (given) | $ | 796,000 | | Outstanding shares (from Part 2) | | 20,064 | | |
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| | Book value per common share | $ | 39.67 | ($796,000 / 20,064 shares) | |
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