The Following Amounts Were Provided by Brighthouse Lighting for the 2017

question 87

Multiple Choice

The following amounts were provided by Brighthouse Lighting for the 2017: $\begin{array}{lr}\text { Beginning retained earnings } & \$ 650,000 \\\text { Ending retained earnings } & 630,000 \\\text { Cash provided by operations } & 2,240,000 \\\text { Net income for } 2017 & 2,160,000\end{array}$ How much will Brighthouse report on it statement of cash flows for 'dividends paid' during 2017?

• A)$2,260,000
• B)$2,180,000
• C)$2,810,000
• D)$2,140,000

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