Kincaid Company's Retained Earnings Balance on January 1 Was $6,000

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Multiple Choice

Kincaid Company's Retained Earnings balance on January 1 was $6,000. During the current year, Kincaid earned $3,400 in revenues and incurred $4,200 in expenses. Kincaid paid $2,500 in dividends, all in cash. After the closing entries are made, Kincaid's Retained Earnings balance on December 31 will be:

• A) $4,300.
• B) $7,700.
• C) $6,000.
• D) $2,700.

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