The year-end 2015 balance sheet of XYZ Inc. listed common stock and other paid-in capital at $1,100,000 and retained earnings at $3,500,000. The next year, retained earnings were listed at $3,800,000. The firm's net income in 2016 was $700,000. There were no stock repurchases during the year. What were the dividends paid by the firm in 2016? OA. $400,000 O B. $600,000 O c. $500,000 O D. $800,000

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The year-end 2015 balance sheet of XYZ Inc. listed common stock and other paid-in capital at $1,100,000 and retained earnings at $3,500,000. The next year, retained earnings were listed at $3,800,000. The firm’s net income in 2016 was $700,000. There were no stock repurchases during the year. What were the dividends paid by the firm in 2016?

- A. $400,000
- B. $600,000
- C. $500,000
- D. $800,000
Transcribed Image Text:The year-end 2015 balance sheet of XYZ Inc. listed common stock and other paid-in capital at $1,100,000 and retained earnings at $3,500,000. The next year, retained earnings were listed at $3,800,000. The firm’s net income in 2016 was $700,000. There were no stock repurchases during the year. What were the dividends paid by the firm in 2016? - A. $400,000 - B. $600,000 - C. $500,000 - D. $800,000
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Retained Earnings (2015) = $3,500,000

Net income (2016) = $700,000

Retained Earnings (2016) =$3,800,000

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