On January 1, Year 2, Chavez Company had beginning balances as follows:
Assets |
= |
$ |
12,500 |
|
Liabilities |
= |
$ |
4,500 |
|
Common Stock |
= |
$ |
3,000 |
During Year 2, Chavez paid dividends to its stockholders of $2,000. Given that ending retained earnings was $6,000, what was Chavez's net income for the Year 2?
A) $3,000
B) $5,000
C) $7,000
D) $2,000
Answer: A) $3,000
Explanation:
Net Income Calculation for the Year 2 | ||
$ | $ | |
Assets on December 31, Year 1 | 12,500.00 | |
Less: | ||
Liabilities | 4,500.00 | |
Common Stock | 3,000.00 | (7,500.00) |
Retained earnings on December 31, Year 1 | 5,000.00 | |
Retained earnings on December 31, Year 2 | 6,000.00 | |
(Given) | ||
Increase in Retained earnings (6,000-5,000) | 1,000.00 | |
Dividends to its stockholders in Year 2 | 2,000.00 | |
Net Income for the Year 2 | 3,000.00 |
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