Gilligan Corporation Was Established on February 15,Year 1

Multiple Choice

Gilligan Corporation was established on February 15,Year 1.Gilligan is authorized to issue 500,000 shares of $6.00 par value common stock.As of December 31,Year 3,Gilligan's stockholders' equity accounts report the following balances:
At the end of Year 3,Gilligan decides to issue a 5% stock dividend.At the time of issue,the market price of the stock was $22 per share.
-What is the number of shares outstanding after the stock dividend is issued?

A) 57,750
B) 55,000
C) 52,250
D) 525,000