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Bartlett Industries
Bartlett Industries began operations on January 2, 2015, with an investment of $50,000 by each of its two stockholders.Net income for its first year of business was $240,000.Bartlett Industries paid a total of $100,000 in dividends to its stockholders during the year.
-Read the information about Bartlett Industries.What is the company's retained earnings balance at December 31, 2015?

• A)$140,000
• B)$190,000
• C)$240,000
• D)$340,000

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