Which of the Following Best Describes the Term "Retained Earnings

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the term "retained earnings"?

• A)The amount of total profits earned by a business since it began operations
• B)The amount of interest or claim that the owners have on the assets of the business
• C)The future economic resources of a business entity
• D)The cumulative profits earned by the business less any dividends distributed

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Definitions:

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