A company has net income $225,000 and declares and pays dividends in the amount of $75,000. What is the net impact on retained earnings?

A company has net income $225,000 and declares and pays dividends in the amount of $75,000. What is the net impact on retained earnings? 



a. Increase of $225,000
b. Decrease of $75,000
c. Increase of $150,000
d. Decrease of $150,000


Answer: c. Increase of $150,000


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