Basic Solutions Company reported net earnings of $60,000, declared and paid cash dividends on its common stock in the amount of $40,000 during the year, and sold 3,000 shares of $2 par value common stock for $15 per share during the year. What effects would these transactions have on the stockholders' equity accounts shown below?

Retained Earnings Common Stock a. increase increase b. increase decrease c. decrease increase d. decrease decrease