Question: The equity sections from Atticus Groups 2013 and 2014 year-end balance sheets follow. Stockholders Equity (December 31, 2013) Common stock$5 par value, 50,000 shares authorized,

The equity sections from Atticus Groups 2013 and 2014 year-end balance sheets follow.

Stockholders Equity (December 31, 2013)
Common stock$5 par value, 50,000 shares authorized, 40,000 shares issued and outstanding $ 200,000
Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock 160,000
Retained earnings 340,000
Total stockholders equity $ 700,000

Stockholders Equity (December 31, 2014)
Common stock$5 par value, 50,000 shares authorized, 47,400 shares issued, 3,000 shares in treasury $ 237,000
Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock 197,000
Retained earnings ($50,000 restricted by treasury stock) 400,000
834,000
Less cost of treasury stock (50,000 )
Total stockholders equity $ 784,000

The following transactions and events affected its equity during year 2014.

Jan. 5 Declared a $0.40 per share cash dividend, date of record January 10.
Mar. 20 Purchased treasury stock for cash.
Apr. 5 Declared a $0.40 per share cash dividend, date of record April 10.
July 5 Declared a $0.40 per share cash dividend, date of record July 10.
July 31 Declared a 20% stock dividend when the stocks market value is $10 per share.
Aug. 14 Issued the stock dividend that was declared on July 31.
Oct. 5

Declared a $0.40 per share cash dividend, date of record October 10.

How many common shares are outstanding on each cash dividend date?

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