18) Below are quotes from four different Nasdaq dealers for Taggart Co. common stock. Which dealer has the best quote if you were looking to buy this stock?

a) Dealer B bid $27.45 ask $27.60

b) Dealer C bid $27.55 ask $27.70

c) Dealer D bid $27.35 ask $27.55

d) Dealer A bid $27.40 ask $27.75

19) WallSmart Company had 2014 net income of $250 million. Its end of 2013 retained earnings figure was $1.1 billion. If the company paid $50 million in cash dividends to its common stockholders in 2014, what would be the amount of retained earnings at the end of 2014?

a)	$850 million
b)	$800 million

c)	$1.3 billion
	d) $1.05 billion