For the First Three Years of Operations,the Company Reports Net

question 21

Multiple Choice

For the first three years of operations,the company reports net income of $1,000,$2,000,and $3,000,and pays dividends of $500,$1,000,and $1,000.What is the balance of retained earnings at the end of the third year?

• A)$2,000.
• B)$2,500.
• C)$3,500.
• D)$6,000.

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Definitions:

Fixed Cost

Costs that do not change with the level of production or output, such as rent, salaries, and loan payments.

Variable Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the level of output or activity in a business.

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