Dividends Paid and Net Losses Are

question 97

Multiple Choice

Dividends paid and net losses are:

• A) additions to retained earnings.
• B) subtractions from retained earnings.
• C) additions to net income.
• D) subtractions from net income.
• E) additions to assets.

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