Multiple Choice
Retained earnings is decreased by which of the following?
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Retained Earnings
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On January 1, 2018, XYZ Company had a balance of retained earnings of \$420,000. During 2018, the company earned net income of \$205,000 and also paid dividends. If the balance of retained earnings on December 31, 2018 was \$340,000, how much was paid in dividends?
A
\$80,000
B
\$125,000
C
\$205,000
D
\$285,000
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Start by understanding the formula for calculating the ending balance of retained earnings: Ending Retained Earnings = Beginning Retained Earnings + Net Income - Dividends.
Identify the given values: Beginning Retained Earnings = \$420,000, Net Income = \$205,000, and Ending Retained Earnings = \$340,000.
Substitute the known values into the formula: \$340,000 = \$420,000 + \$205,000 - Dividends.
Rearrange the equation to solve for Dividends: Dividends = \$420,000 + \$205,000 - \$340,000.
Calculate the amount of dividends paid by performing the arithmetic operation: Dividends = \$285,000.
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