Answer:
Ending retained earnings is   $ 16,370.00 Â
Explanation:
Before preparing the statement of retained earnings for the year ended December 31, the net income for the current year needs to be ascertained.
net income=sales revenue-operating expenses-other expenses
net income=$87,300-$61,700-$9000=$ 16,600.00 Â
Statement of Retained earnings for the year ended 31 December:
Beginning retained earnings   $0
net income                  $16,600
dividends                   ($230)
ending retained earnings     $ 16,370.00 Â
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