Thermopolis, inc. reported retained earnings of $490,953 on december 31, 2017. during the year, thermopolis recorded net income of $135,075 and paid dividends of $57,762. the company had no other transactions that affected retained earnings. what must retained earnings have been on december 31, 2016?
a. $ 57,762
b. $237,250
c. $413,640
d. $478,842
e. none of the above

Which of the following statements is true of unsought products? as compared to convenience products, unsought products are purchased more frequently. unsought products are consumer products and services that customers usually buy frequently, immediately, and with minimal comparison and buying effort. a life insurance policy is an example of an unsought product. unsought products have strong brand identification for which a significant group of buyers is willing to make a special purchase effort. unsought products are those products purchased for further processing or for use in conducting a business.