David's Had a Retained Earnings Balance at the End of Last

question 191

Multiple Choice

David's had a retained earnings balance at the end of last year of $220,000. The firm had $63,000 in earnings this year and $120,000 in capital spending. David's maintains a debt-equity ratio of 2.2
And strictly adheres to a residual dividend policy. What is the retained earnings balance at the end
Of this year?

• A) $223,000
• B) $228,455
• C) $242,625
• D) $274,545
• E) $280,000

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