kincaid companys retained earnings balance on january 1 was $7,000. during the current year, kincaid earned…

kincaid companys retained earnings balance on january 1 was $7,000. during the current year, kincaid earned $3,200 in revenues and incurred $4,100 in expenses. kincaid declared and paid $2,500 in dividends, all in cash. after the closing entries are made, kincaids retained earnings balance on december 31 will be: \n\na. $7,000 \nb. $3,600 \nc. $7,700 \nd. $6,100

kincaid companys retained earnings balance on january 1 was $7,000. during the current year, kincaid earned $3,200 in revenues and incurred $4,100 in expenses. kincaid declared and paid $2,500 in dividends, all in cash. after the closing entries are made, kincaids retained earnings balance on december 31 will be: \n\na. $7,000 \nb. $3,600 \nc. $7,700 \nd. $6,100

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Explanation:

Step1: Calculate net income

Net income = Revenues - Expenses. Net income = (3200 - 4100=-900)

Step2: Calculate ending retained earnings

Ending retained earnings = Beginning retained earnings+Net income - Dividends. Ending retained earnings=(7000+( - 900)-2500) [ \begin{align*} &7000 - 900-2500\ =&6100 - 2500\ =&3600 \end{align*} ]

Answer:

B. $3,600