Relating net income to balance sheet changes. The comparative balance sheets for Home Depot, a retailer of products for the home, as of December 31, Year 2, December 31. Year 3, and December 31, Year 4, appear below (amounts in millions):

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HOME DEPOT Comparative Balance Sheet December 31. Year 2. Year 3. and Year 4 Year 2 Year 3 December 31 Year 4 Total Assets $7,354 $9,342 $11.229. Liabilities Common Stock $2,290 $3,289 $ 4,015 2,485 2,646 2.784 Retained Earnings 2.579 3,407 4,430 Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $7,354 $9,342 $11,229 ....