The Following Accounts and Balances Were Drawn from the Records

question 45

Multiple Choice

The following accounts and balances were drawn from the records of Barnes Company:

Based on this information alone the amount of Barnes's retained earnings is:

• A)$11,600.
• B)$17,200.
• C)$5,200.
• D)None of these answers is correct.

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