Question

Consider the following account starting balances and transactions involving these accounts. Use T-accounts to record the starting balances and the offsetting entries for the transactions. The starting balance of Cash is $9,100 The starting balance of Inventory is $4,800 The starting balance of Retained Earnings is $24,700 1. Sell product for $30 in cash with historical cost of $24 2. Sell, deliver, and receive payment of $40 for service 3. Consume good or service and pay expense of $2 What is the final amount in Retained Earnings

Answer 1

Answer: $24,744

Step-by-step explanation:

Final amount in retained earnings;

= Starting balance + Net income

Net income:

= Sales - Cost of good sold + Service revenue - Expense

= 30 - 24 + 40 - 2

= $44

Final amount in retained earnings:

= 24,700 + 44

= $24,744