Colonial Furniture's Net Profits Before Taxes for 2015 Totaled $354,000

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Essay

Colonial Furniture's net profits before taxes for 2015 totaled $354,000. The company's total retained earnings were $338,000 for 2014 year-end and $389,000 for 2015 year-end. Colonial is subject to a 26 percent tax rate. What was the cash dividend declared by Colonial Furniture in 2015?

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