Boston Enterprises declared and paid a dividend of $11,600 this year. The entry to close the Dividend at the end of the year will include a debit to:

A. Dividends and a credit to Dividends Payable for $11,600.
B. Dividends and a credit to Cash for $11,600.
C. Retained Earnings and a credit to Dividends for $11,600.
D. Dividends and a credit to Retained Earnings for $11,600.


Answer: C

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