Riverdale Enterprises reported total assets of $720,000 and total liabilities of $280,000 at the end of its first year of operations. During the year, the company earned net income of $190,000 and paid dividends of $70,000 to shareholders. How much capital did shareholders initially contribute to the business?

Riverdale Enterprises reported total assets of $720,000 and total liabilities of $280,000 at the end of its first year of operations. During the year, the company earned net income of $190,000 and paid dividends of $70,000 to shareholders. How much capital did shareholders initially contribute to the business?

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Chapter6: Accounting For Financial Management

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