Paiva Corporation splits its common stock 2 for 1, when the market value is $80 per share. Prior to the split, Paiva had 100,000 shares of $10 par value common stock issued and outstanding. After the split, the par value of the stock a. is reduced to $5 per sthare. b. is reduced to $2 per share c. is reduced to $20 per share d. remans the same

a. is reduced to $5 per share

Explanation:

Data given in the question

Market value per share = $80

Number of shares = 100,000

Par value = $10

So, after the split, the par value of the stock is

= Par value of the stock ÷ stock split ratio

= $10 ÷ 2

= $5 per share

By dividing the par value of the stock by the stock split ratio we can get the par value of the stock

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