Question

On December 10, 2020, Jennings, Inc. paid out total dividends of $350,000 (this was the only dividend payment made during the year). If Jennings reported Retained earnings of $2,681,000 for 2019 and Retained earnings of $2,308,000 for 2020, what was Jennings reported net income in 2020?

Answer 1

$723,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Calculation to determine what was Jennings reported net income in 2020

Using this formula

2020 Net income=(2019 Retained earnings-2020 Retained earnings)+ Total Dividend

Let Plug in the formula

2020 Net income=($2,681,000-$2,308,000)+$350,000

2020 Net income=$373,000+$350,000

2020 Net income=$723,000

Therefore Jennings reported net income in 2020 is $723,000