Indicate Whether Each of the Following Statements About Retained Earnings

Indicate whether each of the following statements about retained earnings is true or false.
_______ a)A dividend paid to stockholders decreases retained earnings.
_______ b)Issuing common stock for cash increases retained earnings.
_______ c)The amount of net income for a period must equal retained earnings.
_______ d)The purchase of a truck decreases retained earnings.
_______ e)The amount of net income for a period increases retained earnings.