What was the balance in additional paid in capital


Problem:

The stockholder's equity section of Peter Corporation's balance sheet at December 31, 2005 was as follows:

Common stock ($10 par value); authorized 1,000,000
Shares, issued and outstanding 900,000 shares    $9,000,000
Additional paid-in capital    2,700,000
Retained earnings    1,300,000
Total stockholders' equity    $14,000,000

On January 2, 2006 Peter purchased and retired 100,000 shares of its stock for $1,800,000.

Required:

What was the balance in additional paid in capital and in retained earnings immediately after retirement of the shares?

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