Question

On 12/31/2020, Heaton Industries Inc. reported retained earnings of $225,000 on its balance sheet, and it reported that it had $172,500 of net income during the year. On its previous balance sheet, at 12/31/2019, the company had reported $555,000 of retained earnings. No shares were repurchased during 2020. How much in dividends did Heaton pay during 2020

Answer 1

Answer:

$502,500

Explanation:

Heaton industries incorporation reported retained earnings of $225,000 on 12/31/2020

They also reported a net income of $172,500 during the year

On its previous balance sheet the company reported retained earnings of $555,000

Therefore the amount paid in dividends by Heaton during 2029 can be calculated as follows.

= $555,000+$172,500

= $727,500

$727,500-$225,000

= $502,500

Hence the amount paid in dividends by Heaton corporation during 2020 is $502,500