Question

The Retained Earnings balance was $24,100 on January 1. Net income for the year was $19,900. If Retained Earnings had a credit balance of $26,200 after closing entries were made for the year, and if additional stock of $6,400 was issued during the year, what was the amount of dividends declared during the year?
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Answer 1

Answer: $17800

Explanation:

The opening balance of Retained earnings = $24,100

Net Income for the year = $19,900

Closing balance of Retained earnings = $ 26,200

The, the amount of dividends declared during the year = (opening balance) +(Net Income) -( Closing balance)

= $ (24100+19900-26200)

= $17800

Hence, the amount of dividends declared during the year  is $17800.