The following information pertains to the next four questions. At the beginning of Year 2, X Company had assets of $300, liabilities of $150, and common stock of $50. During Year 2 the company earned revenue of $400, incurred expenses of $250, and paid dividends of $100. All transactions were cash transactions. 1. What is the amount of retained earnings at the beginning of Year 2? $ 50. $100. $150. a. b. C. d. none of the above.
The following information pertains to the next four questions. At the beginning of Year 2, X Company had assets of $300, liabilities of $150, and common stock of $50. During Year 2 the company earned revenue of $400, incurred expenses of $250, and paid dividends of $100. All transactions were cash transactions. 1. What is the amount of retained earnings at the beginning of Year 2? $ 50. $100. $150. a. b. C. d. none of the above.
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Transcribed Image Text:The following information pertains to the next four questions. At the beginning of Year 2, X Company had assets
of $300, liabilities of $150, and common stock of $50. During Year 2 the company earned revenue of $400, incurred
expenses of $250, and paid dividends of $100. All transactions were cash transactions.
1. What is the amount of retained earnings at the beginning of Year 2?
a.
$ 50.
b. $100.
$150.
none of the above.
C.
d.
2. The amount of net income reported on the Year 2 income statement would be
$400.
$150.
$ 50.
a.
b.
C.
d.
none of the above.
3. The amount of retained earnings reported on the December 31, Year 2 balance sheet would be
$100.
$250.
$650.
a.
b.
C.
d.
none of the above.
4. The amount of total assets reported on the December 31, Year 2 balance sheet would be
$350.
$300.
a.
b.
C.
$450.
d.
$ 50.
5. Z Company borrowed $500 cash from the National Bank. As a result of this transaction, Z Company's
assets would increase by $500.
liabilities would decrease by $500.
a.
b.
C.
equity would increase by S500.
d.
revenue would decrease by $500.
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