A company had a beginning balance in retained earnings of $430,000.It had net income of $60,000 and paid out cash dividends of $56,250 in the current period.The ending balance in retained earnings equals:
A)$546,250.
B)$426,250.
C)$116,250.
D)$433,750.
E)$490,000.

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Retained Earnings = Beginning Balance + Net Income - Dividends Paid
Retained Earnings = $430,000 + $60,000 - $56,250 = $433,750
Therefore, the ending balance in retained earnings is $433,750, which corresponds to answer choice D.

A Company Had a Beginning Balance in Retained Earnings of $430,000.It