Question 23 (3 points) The Torre Company has the following stockholders’ equity account balances in stockhol

Question 23 (3 points)

The Torre Company has the following stockholders' equity account balances in stockholders equity on December 31. ​ Common Stock – $5 par, 500,000 shares authorized $340,000 Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par—Common Stock        600,000 Preferred Stock – $100 par, 100,000 shares authorized590,000 Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par—Preferred 140,000 Retained Earnings  270,000 Treasury Stock (cost – $10 per share)  130,000

How many shares of common stock are outstanding?

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Question 24 (3 points)

The Torre Company has the following stockholders' equity account balances in stockholders equity on December 31. ​ Common Stock – $5 par, 60,000 shares issued $400,000 Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par—Common Stock        610,000 Preferred Stock – $100 par, 5,000 shares issued 520,000 Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par—Preferred 190,000 Retained Earnings  240,000 Treasury Stock (cost – $10 per share)  120,000

If net income for the year was $85,000 and a preferred stock dividend of $40,000 was paid, what was the beginning value of retained earnings? 

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