Answer:
Company A
The company's weighted average number of shares outstanding at the end of 2004 is:
= 53,188 shares.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Date     Description                Weight   Weighted Average
01/01/04 - 50,000 shares issued
 and outstanding                    12/12   = 50,000
04/01/04 - 5% stock dividend (2,500) Â Â Â 9/12 Â Â = Â Â 1,875
10/01/04 - 10% stock dividend (5,250) Â Â 3/12 Â Â Â = Â Â 1,313
Total weighted average number of shares = Â Â Â Â Â 53,188