Answer:
C. Retained earnings increased $28,200 during 2018.
Explanation:
Total liabilities = Total assets - Total equities
= $217,000 - $123,000
= $94,000
Common stock as at December 31, 2018 = Total equity - Total retained earnings
= $123,000 - $83,000
= $40,000
Retained earnings at year end =
Opening retained earnings + net income - dividend paid
$83,000 = Opening retained earnings + $33,900 - $5,700
$83,000 = Opening retained earnings + $28,200
Opening retained earnings = $54,800
Change in retained earnings = Closing retained earnings - Opening retainer earnings
= $83,000 - $54,800
= $28,200
Therefore, Option 'C' is the correct option.
