As of December 31, 2015, Juneau Company had total cash of $155,000, notes payable of $85,600, and common stock of $52,400. During 2016, Juneau earned $36,000 of cash revenue, paid $20,000 for cash expenses, and paid a $3,000 cash dividend to the stockholders. Assuming no change in notes payable and common stock, determine the amount of retained earnings as of December 31, 2016.

A$17,000

B$15,000

C$12,000

D$30,000