In its recent income statement, Smith Software Inc. reported $28 million of net income, and in its year-end balance sheet, Smith reported $342 million of retained earnings. The previous year, its balance sheet showed $322 million of retained earnings. What were the total dividends paid to shareholders during the most recent year? (Answers are in $ millions.) $8.00 $20.00 $28.00 $6.00 $35.00

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In its recent income statement, Smith Software Inc. reported $28 million of net
income, and in its year-end balance sheet, Smith reported $342 million of retained
earnings. The previous year, its balance sheet showed $322 million of retained
earnings. What were the total dividends paid to shareholders during the most recent
year? (Answers are in $ millions.)
$8.00
$20.00
$28.00
$6.00
$35.00
Transcribed Image Text:In its recent income statement, Smith Software Inc. reported $28 million of net income, and in its year-end balance sheet, Smith reported $342 million of retained earnings. The previous year, its balance sheet showed $322 million of retained earnings. What were the total dividends paid to shareholders during the most recent year? (Answers are in $ millions.) $8.00 $20.00 $28.00 $6.00 $35.00
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Net income refers to the portion of revenue left after deducting all the expenses from the revenue. Net income belongs to the shareholders. Some portion of the net income is retained by the company themselves and some portion is distributed as a dividend to the shareholders.

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