Answer:
(a) $50,000
(b) $45,000
Explanation:
(a)
Total dividends declared:
= Retained earnings, beginning balance + Net income - Retained earnings, ending balance
= $210,000 + $115,000 - $250,000
= $75,000
Cash dividend declared:
= Total dividends declared - Fair value of large stock dividend declared
= $75,000 - $25,000
= $50,000
(b) Cash dividend paid during the year:
= Dividend payable, beginning balance + Cash dividend declared during the year - Dividend payable, ending balance
= $75,000 + $50,000 - $80,000
= $45,000