1. Below is the common equity section (in millions) of Fethe Industries\' last t
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1. Below is the common equity section (in millions) of Fethe Industries' last two year-end balance sheets:
2012 2011
Common stock $2,000 $1,000
Retained earnings 2,000 2,340
Total common equity $4,000 $3,340
The company has never paid a dividend to its common stockholders. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
a. The company's net income in 2011 was higher than in 2012.
b. The company issued common stock in 2012.
c. The market price of the company's stock doubled in 2012.
d. The company had positive net income in both 2011 and 2012, but the company's net income in 2009 was lower than it was in 2011.
e, The company has more equity than debt on its balance sheet
Explanation / Answer
The correct answer is:
(b) The company issued common stock in 2012.
This is because the common stock figure increased in 2012. All other statements are either wrong or there is insufficient data to call them right or wrong.
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