Circe Corporation was organized on January 1, 2019, with an authorization of 2,000,000 shares of $10 par value common stock. During 2019, Circe had the following common stock transactions:
Jan) 4: Issued 100,000 shares @ $12 per share.
Apr) 8: Issued 200,000 shares @ $14 per share.
June 9: Issued 60,000 shares @ $20 per share.
July 29: Purchased 40,000 shares (treasury) @ $20 per share.
Dec) 31: Sold 40,000 shares held in treasury @ $24 per share.
Circe had no other transactions affecting paid-in capital.
At December 31, 2019, what is the total amount of paid-in capital?

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(100,000 x $12) + (200,000 x $14) + (60,000 x $20) + [40,000 x ($24 - $20)] = $5,360,000

Circe Corporation Was Organized on January 1, 2019, with an Authorization