____ is (are) the earnings of a corporation that are distributed to the stockholders.
A) Interest
B) Dividends
C) Retained earnings
D) Discounts
E) Premiums

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Dividends are the earnings of a corporation that are distributed to the stockholders. Interest refers to the payment made to lenders of debt capital. Retained earnings are the portion of profits that are kept by the company for reinvestment. Discounts and premiums refer to the difference between the face value and the price paid for a security.

____ Is (Are) the Earnings of a Corporation That Are