If Net Income for the Period Was $134,250,dividends Distributed Were

question 186

Multiple Choice

If net income for the period was $134,250,dividends distributed were $76,530 and Ending Retained Earnings was $862,520,what was the Beginning Retained Earnings for the period?

• A)$1,073,300
• B)$651,740
• C)$804,800
• D)$920,240
• E)$728,270

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