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question 72

Multiple Choice

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Lexington Company engaged in the following transactions during Year 1, its first year in operation: (Assume all transactions are cash transactions)

Acquired $6,000 cash from issuing common stock.
Borrowed $4,400 from a bank.
Earned $6,200 of revenues.
Incurred $4,800 in expenses.
Paid dividends of $800.

Lexington Company engaged in the following transactions during Year 2: (Assume all transactions are cash transactions)

Acquired an additional $1,000 cash from the issue of common stock.
Repaid $2,600 of its debt to the bank.
Earned revenues, $9,000.
Incurred expenses of $5,500.
Paid dividends of $1,280.

-What was the amount of retained earnings that will be reported on Lexington's balance sheet at the end of Year 1?

• A)$6,200
• B)$5,400
• C)$1,400
• D)$600

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