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Question 1: The board of directors of Staubach Co. declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend on its $1 par common stock. On the date of declaration, there were 50,000 shares authorized, 28,000 shares issued, and 4,800 shares held as treasury stock. What is the entry for the dividend declaration?
Multiple Choice
Option 1: Retained earnings11,600
Cash dividends payable 11,600
Option 2: Retained earnings8,600
Cash dividends payable 8,600
Option 3: Retained earnings8,600
Cash 8,600
Option 4: Retained earnings11,600
Cash 11,600