Question

The ending Retained Earnings balance of Lambert Inc. increased by $1.8 million from the beginning of the year. The company's net income earned during the year is $5.4 million. What is the amount of dividends Lambert Inc. declared and paid?

Answer 1

$4.4 million

Step-by-step explanation:

The ending retained earnings of Lambert incorporation increases by $1.8 million

The net income earned during the year is $5.4 million

Therefore the amount of dividend declared and paid by Lambert incorporation can be calculated as follows

= $5.4 million - $1.8 million

= $4.4 million