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Marble Corporation had the following balances in its stockholders\' equity accou

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Question

Marble Corporation had the following balances in its stockholders' equity accounts at December 31, 2012: Common Stock, $10 par, 50,000 shares authorized, 20,000 shares issued Contributed Capital in Excess of Par Value, Common Retained Earnings Total stockholders' equity $200,000 250,000 500,000 $950,000 The following transactions occurred during 2013: Sold and issued 3,000 shares of common stock for $22 per share. Declared a $0.50 per share dividend on common stock. Net income for the year was determined to be $75.000 February 3 May 10 December 31 Assuming that the dividend was eventually paid during the year, calculate the ending balance in the Retained Earnings account.

Explanation / Answer

Retained Earning balance as on 31st December, 2012$,500,000

Add: Net Income$75,000

Less: Payment of Dividend (Note 1) ($12,500)

Ending Balance of Retained Earning$5,62,500

Note 1

Total Share22000

No. of shares sold & issued3000

Total no. of Shares25000

Dividend per share0.50

Total Dividend paid$12,500