Stockholders' equity is generally classified into two major categories:
a. contributed capital and appropriated capital.
b. appropriated capital and retained earnings.
c. retained earnings and unappropriated capital.
d. earned capital and contributed capital.

d. earned capital and contributed capital.

Explanation:

The statement of stockholder's equity comprises common stock, preferred stock , and retained earnings.

The ending balance of retained earning = Beginning balance of retained earnings + net income - dividend paid

And, the ending balance of the common stock = Beginning balance of common stock + issued shares

The contributed capital comprises of common stock and the preferred stock whereas the earned capital includes retained earnings

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