The Martin Company's stockholders' equity accounts have the following balances as of December 31, 2010:
On January 2, 2011, the board of directors of Martin declared a 10% stock dividend to be distributed on February 15, 2011.The market price of Martin Company's common stock was $65 per share on January 2, 2011.On the date of declaration, the retained earnings account should be decreased by
A) zero; only a memorandum entry is required
B) $ 50, 000
C) $149, 500
D) $162, 500
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