Dempsey Company retires shares that it buys back. In its first share repurchase transaction, Dempsey purchased stock for more than the price at which the stock was originally issued. What is the effect of the purchase of the stock on each of the following:
Total paid-in capital Retained earnings
a. no effect no effect
b. decrease no effect
c. decrease decrease
d. no effect decrease

About 20 years ago, sturdy light, inc., produced a sturdy, lightweight backpack in a market that was rapidly growing. sturdy light became a leader in this market. eventually, the backpack market reached the maturity stage and slowed down. however, by this time, sturdy light had developed a strong brand name and continued to steadily lead the market. which of the following describes this scenario? a. sturdy light was a star that developed into a cash cow. b. sturdy light was a question mark that developed into a star. c. sturdy light was a dog that developed into a question mark. d. sturdy light was a cash cow that developed into a star.