Question - Turquoise and Topaz Sisters had retained earnings of $15,000 on the balance sheet but disclosed in the footnotes that $2,000 of retained earnings was restricted for plant expansion and $1,000 was restricted for bond repayments. Cash of $2,000 had been set aside for the plant expansion. How much of retained earnings is available for dividends?
a. $12,000
b. $13,000
c. $15,000
d. $10,000