Question

Gerald's had opening total stockholders' equity of $160,000. During the year, total assets increased by $240,000 and total liabilities increased by $120,000. Their net income was $180,000. No additional investments were made. However, some amount was paid as dividend during the year. What was the amount of the dividend paid?

Answer 1

$220,000

Step-by-step explanation:

From the Accounting Equation we know:

Assets = Liabilities + Shareholders' equity

Net Income is the amount we add in the Shareholders' equity as Retained Earnings and Dividend Paid amount is deducted from the Shareholders' equity, So by putting in the values given in the question, we get;

Total Assets = Total Liabilities + Stockholders' Equity + Net Income - Dividend Paid

$240,000 = $120,000 +$160,000 + $180,000 - Dividend Paid

Dividend Paid = $460,000 - $240,000

Dividend Paid = $220,000