A merchandiser uses a perpetual inventory system. The beginning Retained Earnings balance of the merchandiser was $99,000

During the year, Sales Revenue amounted to $73,000, Sales Returns and Allowances were $1,400, Sales Discounts were $3,100, Cost of Goods Sold was $30,000, and all other expenses totaled $16,000. The company declared and paid $25,000 as dividends. The last step in the closing process would include ________.
A) a debit to Income Summary for $50,500
B) a credit to Income Summary for $73,000
C) a debit to the Retained Earnings account for $20,500
D) a debit to the Retained Earnings account for $25,000


D

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