Based on the Following Information,what Would Be the Balance in the Retained

question 50

Multiple Choice

Based on the following information,what would be the balance in the Retained Earnings Account,assuming all accounts have a normal balance?
$\begin{array}{lrlr}\text { Cash } & \$ 6,754 & \text { Dividends } & \$ 2,000 \\\text { Accounts receivable } & 13,733 & \text { Consulting fees earned } & 13,718 \\\text { Office supplies } & 2,625 & \text { Rent expense } & 3,673 \\\text { Land } & 37,153 & \text { Salaries expense } & 6,642 \\\text { Office equipment } & 14,535 & \text { Telephone expense } & 560 \\\text { Accounts payable } & 6,463 & \text { Miscellaneous expense } & 280 \\\text { Common stock } & 54,490 & \text { Retained earnings } & ?\end{array}$

• A) $0
• B) $13,718
• C) $13,155
• D) $13,284
• E) $2,563

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Definitions:

Cost-to-Retail Ratio

A method used in retail to convert the cost of goods available for sale into the retail price.

FIFO Cost

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Retail Inventory Method

An accounting method used by retailers to estimate inventory cost by calculating a cost-to-retail percentage and applying it to the retail price.

Beginning Inventory

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