On December 31, 2020, the balance sheet of Legend Corporation shows a total equity of P1,260,000. During 2020, the shareholders’ equity was affected by:   Adjustment to retained earnings for the overstatement of 2019 net income P17,500 Cash dividend declared and paid in 2020 10% Net income of 2020 P65,000   The share capital of P1,000,000 remained unchanged during the year.   What is the balance of retained earnings on January 1, 2020?

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1 On December 31, 2020, the balance sheet of Legend Corporation shows a total equity of P1,260,000. During 2020, the shareholders’ equity was affected by:

 

Adjustment to retained earnings for the overstatement of 2019 net income

P17,500

Cash dividend declared and paid in 2020

10%

Net income of 2020

P65,000

 

The share capital of P1,000,000 remained unchanged during the year.

 

What is the balance of retained earnings on January 1, 2020?

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P295,000
P312,500
P360,000
P260,000
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