Answer:
Ending retained earnings is $ 16,370.00
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
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