- 3 Wiew Policies Current Attempt in Progress A corporation purchases 10000 shares of its own $20 par common stock for $25 per share, recording it at cost. What will be the effect on total stockholders' equity? O Increase by $250000 O Decrease by $200000 O Decrease by $250000 Decrease by $50000 Save for Later Attempts: 0 of 1 used Submit