Dustin purchased 50 shares of Short Corporation for $500.During the current year,Short declared a nontaxable 10% stock dividend.What is the basis per share before and after the stock dividend is distributed?

Name: Dustin purchased 50 shares of Short Corporation for $500.During the current year,Short declared a nontaxable 10% stock dividend.What is the basis per share before and after the stock dividend is distributed?
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A)500 original basis/(50 original shares + 5 new shares)= $9.09

Dustin Purchased 50 Shares of Short Corporation for $500