The equity section from the December 31, 2020 and 2021, balance sheets of Westburne Corporation appeared as follows: Contributed capital: Common shares, 50,000 shares authorized; 27,240 and 26,200 shares issued and outstanding, respectively Retained earnings 2021 2020 $599,280 $524,000 580,000 468,000 The following transactions occurred during 2021 (assume the retirements were the first ever recorded by Westburne): Jan. 5 A $1.60 per share cash dividend was declared, and the date of record was five days later. Mar. 20 3,500 common shares were repurchased and retired at $20.00 per share. Apr. 5 A $1.60 per share cash dividend was declared, and the date of record was five days later. July 5 A $1.60 per share cash dividend was declared, and the date of record was five days later. July 31 A 20% share dividend was declared when the market value was $32.00 per share. Aug. 14 The share dividend was issued. Oct. 5 A $1.60 per share cash dividend was declared, and the date of record was five days later. Required: 1. How many shares were outstanding on each of the cash dividend dates? Answer is complete but not entirely correct. Outstanding shares Jan. 5 41,920 Apr. 5 36,320 July 5 Oct. 5 36,320 58,112 > 2. How much profit did the company earn during 2021? Profit < Prev 3 of 6 Next >