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Astro Co has issued 5,000 shares of $1 par-value common stock. It has received proceeds of $20 per share. What is the accounting entry for the "paid-in capital in excess of par" account?
A) $5,000.
B) $ 95,000.
C) $100,000.
D) $0.
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