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Commerce · Q280

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Commerce · question 280

Q280

The summarized balance sheet of Autolight Limited shows the balances of previous and current year of retained earnings Rs 25,000 and Rs 35,000. If dividend paid during the current year amounted to Rs 5,000 then profit earned during the year will be:

A.
Rs 5,000
B.
Rs 55,000
C.
Rs 15,000
Answer
D.
Rs 65,000

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Profit earned during the year
= 5000 + 35000 - 25000
= Rs. 15000.