Answer:
Option (D) is correct.
Explanation:
Given that,
Beginning retained earnings = $300,000
Income tax expense = $60,000
Ending retained earnings = $320,000
Cash dividends declared = $80,000
Net income:
= Increase in Retained Earnings + Dividend Declared
= (Ending Retained Earnings - Beginning Retained Earnings) + Dividend Declared
= ($320,000 - $300,000) + $80,000
= $20,000 + $80,000
= $100,000