The board of directors of Westlake Limited declared a cash dividend of $2.50 per share on 22,000 ordinary shares on 15 July 2023. The dividend is to be paid on 15 August 2023 to shareholders of record on 31 July 2023. The correct entry to be recorded on 15 August 2023 will include a: Select the one correct answer: O debit $55,000 to Dividends payable. O credit $22,000 to Dividends payable. O debit $22,000 to Retained earnings. O credit $55,000 to Retained earnings.

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The board of directors of Westlake Limited declared a cash dividend of $2.50 per share on 22,000 ordinary shares
on 15 July 2023. The dividend is to be paid on 15 August 2023 to shareholders of record on 31 July 2023. The
correct entry to be recorded on 15 August 2023 will include a:
Select the one correct answer:
Odebit $55,000 to Dividends payable.
credit $22,000 to Dividends payable.
debit $22,000 to Retained earnings.
credit $55,000 to Retained earnings.
Transcribed Image Text:The board of directors of Westlake Limited declared a cash dividend of $2.50 per share on 22,000 ordinary shares on 15 July 2023. The dividend is to be paid on 15 August 2023 to shareholders of record on 31 July 2023. The correct entry to be recorded on 15 August 2023 will include a: Select the one correct answer: Odebit $55,000 to Dividends payable. credit $22,000 to Dividends payable. debit $22,000 to Retained earnings. credit $55,000 to Retained earnings.
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