Jamal Company Began the Year with $126,000 in Its Common

question 104

Multiple Choice

Jamal Company began the year with $126,000 in its Common Stock account and a debit balance in Retained Earnings of $54,000. During the year, the company earned net income of $27,000 and declared and paid $9,000 of dividends. In addition, the company sold additional common stock amounting to $33,000. Based on this information, what should the transaction analysis show for the ending total of all stockholders' equity accounts?

• A)$231,000
• B)$249,000
• C)$123,000
• D)$165,000

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