(Optical Products Company reported the following shareholders' equity 'on its balance sheet:

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1. What could have caused Optical Products's preferred shares to decrease during 2020? Cite all the possible causes.
2. What could have caused Optical Products's common shares to increase during 2020? Identify all the possible causes.
3. How many shares of Optical Products were outstanding at December 31, 2020?
4. Optical Products's net income during 2020 was \(\$ 1,410\) million. How much were Optical Products's dividends during the year?

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December 31, Shareholders' Equity (dollars and shares in millions) Preferred shares, authorized 20 shares; Convertible Preferred shares; issued and outstanding: 2020 and 2019-0 and 2 shares, respectively......... Common shares, authorized unlimited shares; issued: 2020 and 2019-564 and 364 shares, respectively.. Retained earnings...... Total shareholders' equity. Total liabilities and shareholders' equity. 2020 2019 $ 0 $ 12 3,270 1,900 6,280 5.006 $ 9,550 $ 6,918 $48,918 $45,549