Gerald's had opening total stockholders' equity of $160,000. during the year, total assets increased by $240,000 and total liabilities increased by $120,000. their net income was $180,000. no additional investments were made. however, some amount was paid as dividend during the year. what was the amount of the dividend paid?

$220,000

Explanation:

From the Accounting Equation we know:

Assets = Liabilities + Shareholders' equity

Net Income is the amount we add in the Shareholders' equity as Retained Earnings and Dividend Paid amount is deducted from the Shareholders' equity, So by putting in the values given in the question, we get;

Total Assets = Total Liabilities + Stockholders' Equity + Net Income - Dividend Paid

$240,000 = $120,000  +$160,000 + $180,000 - Dividend Paid

Dividend Paid = $460,000 - $240,000

Dividend Paid = $220,000

the correct answer option is b. a single paragraph.

explanation:

when you are thinking about paragraph​ topics, you should always choose a subject that can be adequately addressed in a single paragraph.

a paragraph is a piece of writing consisting of a few sentences that deal with a single theme. it has only a single idea that the paragraph revolves around and talks about.

so a paragraph topic must be chosen wisely where a single idea can be communicated in a single paragraph.

24 years, i believe is the correct answer.