A company's balance of retained earnings on January 1 was $ 20 million. During the year, sales revenue was $ 70 million, while expenses totaled $ 30 million. The company declared and paid $ 6 million in cash dividends during the year. What was the balance of retained earnings at the end of the year?

$54 million

Explanation:

The computation of the  balance of retained earnings at the end of the year is shown below:

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

= $20 million + $40 million - $6 million

= $54 million

The net income is

= Sales revenue - expenses incurred

= $70 million - $30 million

= $40 million

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