Retained Earnings at the Beginning and Ending of the Period

question 21

Multiple Choice

Retained Earnings at the beginning and ending of the period were $300 and $800, respectively. If revenues were $1,100 and dividends paid to stockholders were $200, what was the amount of expenses for the period?

• A) $500
• B) $400
• C) $900
• D) $700

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