Ellsworth corporation was organized on january 1, 2016. the firm was authorized to issue 150,000 shares of $1 par common stock. during 2016, ellsworth had the following transactions relating to shareholders' equity: issued 20,000 shares of common stock at $7 per share. issued 20,000 shares of common stock at $8 per share. reported a net income of $100,000.paid dividends of $50,000.purchased 3,000 shares of treasury stock at $10.what was total shareholders' equity at the end of 2016? a. $270,000.b. $350,000.c. $320,000.d. $380,000.

c. $320,000

Explanation:

The computation of the total shareholders' equity is shown below:

Issued amount $140,000   (20,000 shares × $7)

Issued amount $160,000 (20,000 shares × $8)

Add: Reported Net income $100,000

Less : Dividend paid  - $50,000

Less: Treasury stock - $30,000 (3,000 shares × $10)

Total shareholder equity   $320,000

We deduct the dividend and the treasury stock and rest of the items are added

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