On December 31, 2019, the Bradshaw Corporation had $515,000 as an ending balance for its retained earnings account. During 2020, the corporation declared a $2.50/share dividend to its stockholders. The Bradshaw Corporation has 40,000 shares of common stock outstanding. When the books were closed for 2020 year-end, the corporation had a final retained earnings balance of $565,000. What was the net profit earned by Bradshaw Corporation during 2020?

On December 31, 2019, the Bradshaw Corporation had $515,000 as an ending balance for its retained earnings account. During 2020, the corporation declared a $2.50/share dividend to its stockholders. The Bradshaw Corporation has 40,000 shares of common stock outstanding. When the books were closed for 2020 year-end, the corporation had a final retained earnings balance of $565,000. What was the net profit earned by Bradshaw Corporation during 2020?

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On December 31, 2019, the Bradshaw Corporation had $515,000 as an ending balance for its
retained earnings account. During 2020, the corporation declared a $2.50/share dividend to its
stockholders. The Bradshaw Corporation has 40,000 shares of common stock outstanding. When the
books were closed for 2020 year-end, the corporation had a final retained earnings balance of $565,000.
What was the net profit earned by Bradshaw Corporation during 2020?

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