The shareholders equity section of Mountvale Associates is as follows: The following selected transactions occurred during 2018:

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The shareholders’ equity section of Mountvale Associates is as follows:2018 2017 Common stock ($1 par value) Additional paid-in capital $128,000 $100,000 95,000 12,000 Retained earnings TotalThe following selected transactions occurred during 2018:

1. 1/1/18: A 20 percent stock dividend was issued. The fair market value of the stock at the time was $3 per share.

2. 8/25/18: Land was purchased in exchange for 6,000 shares of common stock. The fair market value of the stock was $3 per share.

3. 12/31/18: Common stock was issued for cash.


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How many shares of common stock did Mountvale issue on December 31, 2018, and how much cash did the issuance generate? Show all calculations clearly. 

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