DORA Company declared and distributed a 25% stock dividend on 17,000 shares of issued and outstanding $5 par value common stock. The market price per share on the declaration date was $13 and was $12 on the distribution date. Which of the following correctly describes the accounting for the declaration and distribution of the stock dividend?

Retained earnings decreased $55,250.
Retained earnings decreased $51,000.
Capital in excess of par increased $29,750.
Common stock increased $55,250.