The shareholders' equity section of the balance sheet of Monty Corporation is shown in the provided table. (Click the icon to view the shareholders' equity.) Assuming Monty purchases 15,000 of its common shares at $9.05 per share, the balance for total shareholders' equity O A. decreases by $135,750 B. increases by $135,750 C. increases by $6,750 OD. does not change A Shareholders' equity Contributed capital: Preferred shares, $2.50 cumulative, 35,000 shares authorized, 7,000 shares issued Common shares, 140,000 shares authorized, 50,000 shares issued $350,000 452,500 Total contributed capital Retained earnings Total shareholders' equity 802,500 204,500 $1,007,000 Print Done