Q1. The ending Retained Earnings balance of Lambert Inc. increased by $1.5 million from the beginning of the year. The company's net income earned during the year is $3.5 million. What is the amount of dividends Lambert Inc. declared and paid?

$1.5 million.

$3.5 million.

$2.0 million.

$5.0 million.

Q2. Wiley Company purchased new equipment for $60,000. Wiley paid cash for the equipment. Other costs associated with the equipment were: transportation costs, $1,000; sales tax paid $3,000; and installation cost, $2,500. The cost recorded for the equipment was:

$60,000.

$61,000.

$64,000.

$66,500.