Question

The balance in retained earnings at December 31, 2020 was $1440000 and at December 31, 2021 was $1168000. Net income for 2021 was $1008000. A stock dividend was declared and distributed which increased common stock $499000 and paid-in capital $99000. A cash dividend was declared and paid.
The amount of the cash dividend was:___________
a) $381000.
b) $781000.
c) $682000.
d) $1280000.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. $682,000

Explanation:

Given the above information, the computation of cash dividend is seen below;

Beginning retained earnings (2020) + net income - Stock dividend - Cash dividend = Retained earnings

$1,440,000 + $1,008,000 - ($499,000 + $99,000) - Cash dividend = $1,168,000

$2,448,000 - $598,000 - Cash dividend = $1,168,000

Cash dividend = $2,448,000 - $598,000 - $1,168,000

Cash dividend = $682,000