Raptor Inc. has retained earnings of ($ 500,000) and total stockholders' equity of ($ 2,000,000). It has

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Raptor Inc. has retained earnings of \(\$ 500,000\) and total stockholders' equity of \(\$ 2,000,000\). It has 100,000 shares of \(\$ 8\) par value common stock outstanding, which is currently selling for \(\$ 30\) per share. If Raptor declares a \(10 \%\) stock dividend on its common stock:

(a) net income will decrease by \(\$ 80,000\).

(b) retained earnings will decrease by \(\$ 80,000\) and total stockholders' equity will increase by \(\$ 80,000\).

(c) retained earnings will decrease by \(\$ 300,000\) and total stockholders' equity will increase by \(\$ 300,000\).

(d) retained earnings will decrease by \(\$ 300,000\) and total paid-in capital will increase by \(\$ 300,000\).

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