Answer:
D. 200,000
Explanation:
As per given information
Preferred Stock, 7%, $115 par $1,170,000
Common Stock, $1.50 par $300,000
Paid in capital in excess of par, common stock $1,200,000
Retained earnings $2,500,000
Total $5,170,000
As common stock is reported on the par value we can calculate the number of share by simply dividing total value with par value.
Common Stock = $300,000
Number of shares = Common stock paid in capital / Par value
Number of shares = $300,000 / $1.50
Number of shares = 200,000 shares
200,000 share are classified as issued shares.
