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9 July, 06:26

On January 1, 2015, Mansfield Company has a retained earnings balance of $256,000. During 2015, its net income is $44,000 and it announces and pays $12,000 in dividends. There is no other dividend-related activity during the year. Its December 31, 2015 retained earnings balance is:a. $212,000b. $288,000c. $300,000d. $224,000

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  1. 9 July, 06:35
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    b. $288,000

    Explanation:

    Data provided

    Beginning retained earning = $256,000

    Net income = $44,000

    Dividend = $12,000

    The computation of retained earnings balance is shown below:-

    Retained earnings balance = Beginning retained earning + Net income - Dividend

    = $256,000 + $44,000 - $12,000

    = $288,000

    Therefore for computing the retained earning balance we simply applied the above formula.
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