Multiple Choice
The Cameron Co. is paying a $0.75 per share dividend today. There are 250,000 shares outstanding with a par value of $1.00 per share. As a result of this dividend,the:
A) retained earnings will decrease by $250,000.
B) retained earnings will decrease by $187,500.
C) common stock account will decrease by $187,500.
D) common stock account will decrease by $250,000.
E) capital in excess of par value account will decrease by $75,000.
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