When treasury shares are resold at a price above cost: a. Paid-in capital is reduced.  b. Paid-in capital is increased. c. Retained earnings is always increased. d. A gain is reported in the income statement

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When treasury shares are resold at a price above cost:

a. Paid-in capital is reduced. 
b. Paid-in capital is increased.
c. Retained earnings is always increased.
d. A gain is reported in the income statement

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