A Aa Attempts: Keep the Highest: 12 5. Sto dtholders' equity The right side of the balance sheet shows the film's abilities and stockholders' equity. Which of the following best describes shareholders squity? Equity is the difference between the company's sets and retained earings. Equity is the sum of shareholders capital provided by sharzholders and retained earnings. HOW INC. released its annual results and financial statements. Grace k reading the summary in the business pages of today's paper. In its annual report this year, Now Inc. reported a net income of $176 million. Last year, the company reported a retained samings balance of $459 million, whereas this year it increased to $540 million. How much wax paid out in dividends this year? $95 million $257 million O $3 million $480 million