Compute the Consolidated Retained Earnings at December 31, 2018

question 76

Multiple Choice

Compute the consolidated retained earnings at December 31, 2018.

• A) $2,800.
• B) $2,825.
• C) $2,850.
• D) $3,425.
• E) $3,450.

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