Answer:
$2500
Explanation:
Retained earning are undistributed profits. Together with dividends, retained earning form the income of a company.
At Ridge Crest Co.
Beginning retained earnings = $11,000,
Ending retained earnings= $ 16,000
Retained earnings for the year = $5000,( $16,000 -$11,000)
Ridge Crest Co. had an income of $7,500
Retained earnings of $5000,
Dividends ??
Income = retained earnings + Dividend
$7500= $5000 + Dividends
Dividends = $7500 -$5000
Dividends = $2500