Answer: $70
Explanation:
First, we need to calculate the purchase price per share and this will be:
= Purchase amount / Number of shares bought
= $7000 / 140
= $50 per share
Therefore, the balance in the Paid-in Capital, Treasury Stock account on August 2 will be:
= [70 × ($52 - $50)] + [70 × ($49 - $50)]
= (70 × $2) + ($70 × $-1)
= $140 - $70
= $70