Current Attempt in Progress At January 1, 2022, Bonita Industries reported Retained Earnings of $308000. During 2022, Bonita had a net loss of $66000 and paid dividends to the stockholders of $44000. At December 31, 2022, the balance in Retained Earnings is O $264000 credit. O $308000 debit. O $198000 credit. O $242000 debit.

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At January 1, 2022, Bonita Industries reported Retained Earnings of $308000. During 2022, Bonita had a net loss of $66000 and paid
dividends to the stockholders of $44000. At December 31, 2022, the balance in Retained Earnings is
O $264000 credit.
O $308000 debit.
O $198000 credit.
O $242000 debit.
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Transcribed Image Text:Current Attempt in Progress At January 1, 2022, Bonita Industries reported Retained Earnings of $308000. During 2022, Bonita had a net loss of $66000 and paid dividends to the stockholders of $44000. At December 31, 2022, the balance in Retained Earnings is O $264000 credit. O $308000 debit. O $198000 credit. O $242000 debit. Save for Later Attempts: 0 of 1 used Submit Answer
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Opening balance of retained earnings = $308,000

Net loss = $66,000

Dividend = $44,000

Closing balance of retained earnings = Opening balance - Net loss - Dividend

= $308,000 - $66,000 - $44,000

= $198,000

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