Brighton Corporation began 2025 with $20,000 in stockholders' equity. Of this amount, $12,000 was in common stock, and there were no changes in the common stock account during 2025. At December 31, 2025, Brighton had $24,000 in stockholders' equity. Brighton paid out $5,000 in dividends during the year. How much was Brighton's net income in 2025? a. $9,000 b. $5,000 c. $7,000 d. $2,000 e. None of the above

Brighton Corporation began 2025 with $20,000 in stockholders' equity. Of this amount, $12,000 was in common stock, and there were no changes in the common stock account during 2025. At December 31, 2025, Brighton had $24,000 in stockholders' equity. Brighton paid out $5,000 in dividends during the year. How much was Brighton's net income in 2025? a. $9,000 b. $5,000 c. $7,000 d. $2,000 e. None of the above

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Chapter16: Retained Earnings And Earnings Per Share

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