The following accounts and balances were drawn from the records of Barnes Company:

Based on this information alone the amount of Barnes's retained earnings is:

Question

The following accounts and balances were drawn from the records of Barnes Company:

Based on this information alone the amount of Barnes's retained earnings is:

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Assets = $4,500 + $2,700 + $10,000 ? $3,200 = $14,000
Assets of $14,000 = Liabilities of $2,800 + Equity
Equity = $11,200
Equity = Common stock of $6,000 + Retained earnings
$11,200 = $6,000 + Retained earnings
Retained Earnings = $5,200

The Following Accounts and Balances Were Drawn from the Records