This problem has 2 questions. AAA Company had the following transactions in the ordinary shares of BBB Company: January 5 Bought 4,000 ordinary shares, P100 par, at P88. June 15 Received 10% bonus issue. August 31 Received P4 cash dividend for each ordinary share. October 10 Received stock rights to buy one new share at P100 for every 5 shares held. Market value of stock ex-right, P156. November 15 Sold all stock rights at P4 per right.   What is the gain or loss on the sale of stock rights? a. 31,680 b. 0 c. (33,280) d. 17,600 Assuming AAA Company exercised its rights to buy new shares, what is the cost of the new investment? a. 124,800 b. 88,000 c. 186,560 d. 137,280

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AAA Company had the following transactions in the ordinary shares of BBB Company:

January 5 Bought 4,000 ordinary shares, P100 par, at P88.

June 15 Received 10% bonus issue.

August 31 Received P4 cash dividend for each ordinary share.

October 10 Received stock rights to buy one new share at P100 for every 5 shares held. Market value of stock ex-right, P156.

November 15 Sold all stock rights at P4 per right.

 

What is the gain or loss on the sale of stock rights?

a. 31,680 b. 0 c. (33,280) d. 17,600

Assuming AAA Company exercised its rights to buy new shares, what is the cost of the new investment?

a. 124,800 b. 88,000 c. 186,560 d. 137,280 

 

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