Wendell Company provided the following pertaining to its recent year of operation: • Common stock with a $10,000 par value was sold for $50,000 cash.
• Cash dividends totaling $20,000 were declared, of which $15,000 were paid.
• Net income was $70,000.
• A 5% stock dividend resulted in a common stock distribution, which had a $5,000 par value and a $23,000 market value.
• Treasury stock costing $9,000 was sold for $7,000.
How much did Wendell's total stockholders' equity increase during the recent year of operation?
A) $107,000.
B) $84,000.
C)$98,000.
D)$112,000.

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The total stockholders' equity increased by $107,000. This is calculated by adding the net income of $70,000, the par value of the stock dividend of $5,000, and the difference between the sale price and cost of the treasury stock of $2,000, and then subtracting the cash dividends of $15,000.

Wendell Company Provided the Following Pertaining to Its Recent Year