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Retained earnings is: Multiple Choice The positive cash flows of a company. The net worth of a company. The owners' equity that has accumulated as a result of profitable operations. Equal to the total assets of a company.

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Answer:

The net worth of a company

Step-by-step explanation:

Retained earnings is what is left of net income after paying out dividends

Retained earnings = beginning of period retained earnings + net income - dividends

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