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For the following four cases, compute the ending amount of retained earnings. Ca

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Question

For the following four cases, compute the ending amount of retained earnings. Caution: Not all of the items listed should be included in the computation of ending retained earnings.

NOTE: If required, use the minus sign, such as -1234, to indicate a deficit balance in retained earnings.

Case A Case B Case C Case D   Capital stock   $ 58,700   $ 29,400   $ 58,900   $ 107,700   Long-term note payable 17,600 45,500 24,700 31,300   Dividends 2,900 4,400 2,100 5,900   Retained earnings (beginning) 49,000 14,700 30,100 68,500   Inventory 97,900 146,900 68,500 195,800   Cash 11,700 17,600 4,800 35,200   Net income (loss) 4,900 1,000 11,600 (9,800)   Machinery 171,300 58,800 48,600 182,100   Retained earnings (ending) ____ ____ ______ _____

Explanation / Answer

reatined earnings = Retained earnings(begining) + netincome - dividends


CASE A = 51000


case B = 11300


CASE C = 39600


CASE D = 52800