The Vernon Corporation was formed on January 2, 2018. The company sold 20,000 shares of $8.00 par value stock for $20.00 per share. On July 1, 2018, Vernon bought back 4,000 shares of stock for $24.00 per share. The treasury stock was resold on September 1, 2018 for $32.00 per share.Which one of the following is the entry to record the original sale of the stock?

A.

DR  Common stock160,000?
DR  Paid-in capital in excess of par240,000?
  CR  Cash?400,000

B.
DR  Common stock240,000?
DR  Paid-in capital in excess of par160,000?
  CR  Cash?400,000

C.
DR  Cash400,000?
  CR  Common stock?240,000
  CR  Paid-in capital in excess of par?160,000

D.
DR  Cash400,000?
  CR  Common stock?160,000
  CR  Paid-in capital in excess of par?240,000


Answer: D

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