8. A company's retained earnings balance at the beginning of the year is $45,600. Its Common Stock account balance is $73,000, and its Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par - Common Stock balance is $33,000, at the end of the year. Net income for the year is $31,000. Cash dividends declared and paid during the year is $4,700.

What is the company's retained earnings balance at the end of the year?