In January 2020, Sunland Company, a newly formed company, issued 10300 shares of its $8 par common stock for $13 per share. On July 1, 2020, Sunland Company reacquired 1030 shares of its outstanding stock for $10 per share. The acquisition of these treasury shares decreased total stockholders' equity. increased total stockholders' equity. did not change total stockholders' equity. decreased the number of issued shares.

The correct option is the acquisition of these treasury shares decreased total stockholders' equity.

Explanation:

Initially the total stockholders' equity is $133,900 ($13*10,300) which comprised of $82,400 common stock ($8*10,300) $51,500 paid in capital in capital in excess of par value.

By repurchasing 1,030 treasury stock at $10, the total stockholders' equity decrease by $10,300, which leaves a balance of $123,600 ($133,900-$10,300).

In other words, the first option is the correct choice of answer