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On November 1, a board declares a $1.50 per share dividend on 100,000 shares, payable on December 15.

What is the impact on the Balance Sheet on the declaration date (November 1)?

  1. No impact until the record date.
  2. Decrease Cash by $150,000 and decrease Retained Earnings by $150,000.
  3. Decrease Retained Earnings by $150,000 and increase Dividends Payable by $150,000.
  4. Decrease Retained Earnings by $150,000 and decrease Common Stock by $150,000.

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