Which of the Following Statements Is Most Correct

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most correct?

• A) Retained earnings, as reported on the balance sheet, represents the amount of cash a company has available to pay out as dividends to shareholders.
• B) 70 percent of the interest received by corporations is excluded from taxable income.
• C) 70 percent of the dividends received by corporations is excluded from taxable income.
• D) None of the answers above is correct.
• E) Answers a and c are correct.

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