Marcos Inc

question 46

Multiple Choice

Marcos Inc.had net income for 2014 of $40,000.It declared and paid a $3,500 cash dividend in 2014.If the company's retained earnings for the end of the year was $38,200, what was the company's retained earnings balance at the beginning of 2014?

• A)$81,700
• B)$74,700
• C)$5,300
• D)$1,700

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