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 What would the above amounts be if Wookie' Board of Directors declares a 2:1 stock split? How many share would be outstanding after the 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

What would the above amounts be if Wookie' Board of Directors declares a 2:1 stock split? How many share would be outstanding after the stock split

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