Asked by Yoselin Ramirez on Jul 08, 2024

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Zapper has beginning equity of $257,000,net income of $51,000,dividends paid of $40,000 and stockholder investments of $6,000.Its ending equity is:

A) $223,000.
B) $240,000.
C) $268,000.
D) $274,000.
E) $208,000.

Ending Equity

The value of ownership in a company at the end of an accounting period, calculated as assets minus liabilities.

Dividends Paid

The actual cash distributed to shareholders out of the corporation’s earnings in a particular period.

Stockholder Investments

Funds provided by investors to a corporation in exchange for ownership stakes, typically in the form of shares of equity.

  • Determine the factors impacting equity, encompassing contributions from shareholders, net profits, and dividends.
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Jitendra SharmaJul 12, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Ending equity is calculated by taking the beginning equity, adding net income, adding stockholder investments, and subtracting dividends paid. So, $257,000 + $51,000 + $6,000 - $40,000 = $274,000.