ow many share would be outstanding after a 2:1 stock split

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Wookie Inc. has the following shareholders equity information at the beginning of the year:

1000 shares-$5 par value, issued and outstanding:   $5,000

Additional Paid-In Capital:   $45,000

Retained Earnings:   $15,000

How many share would be outstanding after a 2:1 stock split 

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A stock split is when a company divides the existing shares of its stock into multiple new shares. The purpose of a stock split is to boost the stock's liquidity. There is only a change in the number of shares outstanding by a specific multiple, the total dollar value of the shares remains the same as before the  pre-split because the split does not add any real value.

 

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