corporation reported the following information at December 31, 2014: 12% cumulative, nonparticipating preferred stock, $10 par, 50,000 shares authorized; callable at par value..........$500,000 Common stock, $2 par, 30,000 shares authorized..........$40,000 Paid in Capital:      Preferred Stock ..........$50,000      Common Stock...........$50,000            Total Capital Stock...........$640,000 Retained Earnings..........30,000 Less: Treasury stock (500 common shares at cost).........5,000            Total Stockholders' Equity.............$665,000   How many shares of preferred stock are issued?

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corporation reported the following information at December 31, 2014:

12% cumulative, nonparticipating preferred stock, $10 par, 50,000 shares authorized; callable at par value..........$500,000

Common stock, $2 par, 30,000 shares authorized..........$40,000

Paid in Capital:

     Preferred Stock ..........$50,000

     Common Stock...........$50,000

           Total Capital Stock...........$640,000

Retained Earnings..........30,000

Less: Treasury stock (500 common shares at cost).........5,000

           Total Stockholders' Equity.............$665,000

 

How many shares of preferred stock are issued?

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