Question

Southeast Airline had retained earnings of $1.5 million, sales of $5 million and net income of $0.5 million this year. It also paid dividends of $0.2 million this year. If the sales is projected to increase by 20% next year, what is the projected retained earnings for next year?

Answer 1

Answer:

$1.86 million

Explanation:

Given the above data, we can calculate the retained earning for next year to be;

Retained earning this year end = $1.5 million retained earning at the beginning + $0.5 million net income - $0.2 million dividends

= $1.8 million