At the beginning of the year, a company's balance sheet reported the following balances: Total Assets = $225,000; Total Liabilities = $25,000; Total Paid-in capital of $100,000; and Retained earnings = $100,000. During the year, the company reported revenues of $46,000 and expenses of $30,000. In addition, dividends for the year totaled $20,000. Assuming no other changes to Retained earnings, the balance in the Retained earnings account at the end of the year would be:

A. $24,000.
B. $136,000.
C. $116,000.
D. $104,000.
E. $96,000.


Answer: E

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