Answer:
$228,660
Explanation:
The formula to compute the cash dividend declared is shown below:
As we know that
The ending balance of retained earning = Beginning balance of retained earnings + net income - dividend paid
where,
The net income is
= $354,000 - 21% × $354,000
= $354,000 - $74,340
= $279,660
Now the cash dividend declared is
$389,000 = $338,000 + $279,660 - dividend paid
So, the dividend paid is $228,660