1. A firm writes a check each day in the amount of $700. The checks take three days to clear and the company keeps $700 in the account according to the bank. How much float do they have?
Gross float = $2,100.
Net float = $700.
Net float = $0.
Gross float = $1,400.
2. A for-profit company showed net income of $45,000 and paid dividends of $20,000. This tells us that they would report a
$25,000 increase in retained earnings.
$65,000 increase in retained earnings.
$25,000 decrease in common stock.
$25,000 decrease in liabilities.