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In January 2020, Sunland Company, a newly formed company, issued 10300 shares of its $8 par common stock for $13 per share. On July 1, 2020, Sunland Company reacquired 1030 shares of its outstanding stock for $10 per share. The acquisition of these treasury shares decreased total stockholders' equity. increased total stockholders' equity. did not change total stockholders' equity. decreased the number of issued shares.

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Answer:

The correct option is the acquisition of these treasury shares decreased total stockholders' equity.

Explanation:

Initially the total stockholders' equity is $133,900 ($13*10,300) which comprised of $82,400  common stock ($8*10,300) $51,500 paid in capital in capital in excess of par value.

By repurchasing 1,030 treasury stock at $10,the total stockholders' equity decrease by $10,300,which leaves a balance of $123,600 ($133,900-$10,300).

In other words,the first option is the correct choice of answer

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