During UnitedHealth Group's first year of operations, it made cash sales of $$166,000$ and credit sales of $$244,000.$$$170,000$ in cash from these credit sales was collected during the year. The Company purchased a new building for $$90,000,$ which they financed through a long term note payable, Expenses for the year totaled $$220,000,$ of which $$128,000$ was paid in cash. Dividends of $$8,000$ were paid to stockholders. What was Retained Earnings at the End of its first year of operations?

Select one: $$

a$.$ $$14\mathrm{.}000$

b$.$ $$190,000$

C$.$ $$70,000$

d$.$ $$12,000$

e$.$ $$182,000$