The Ending Retained Earnings Balance of Barney Company Was $800,000

question 29

Multiple Choice

The ending retained earnings balance of Barney Company was $800,000.During the year net income was $370,000 and dividends declared and distributed was $150,000._____ was the beginning balance in retained earnings.

• A)$800,000
• B)$580,000
• C)$1,060,000
• D)An indeterminable amount

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