What will be the effect on total stockholders equity


A corporation purchases 20,000 shares of its own $20 par common stock for $35 per share, recording it at cost. What will be the effect on total stockholders' equity?

a. Increase by $700,000.

b. Decrease by $700,000.

c. Increase by $400,000.

d. Decrease by $400,000.

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