The Following Selected Amounts Are Available for Clark Company What Is Its Ending Retained Earnings Balance?
A) $750
B)

question 212

Multiple Choice

The following selected amounts are available for Clark Company. $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Retained earnings (beginning) } & \$ 900 \\\text { Net loss } & 150 \\\text { Cash dividends declared } & 100 \\\text { Stock dividends declared } & 100\end{array}$$ What is its ending retained earnings balance?

• A) $750
• B) $800
• C) $550
• D) $700

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