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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. The company's dividends for the year:

• A) reduce the amount of capital stock reported by the company.
• B) are part of Bartlett Industries' operating costs.
• C) are reported on the statement of retained earnings.
• D) are an expense of Bartlett Industries.

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