eBook Calculator Nineteen Measures of Solvency and Profitability The comparative financial statements of Blige Inc. are as follows. he market price of Blige Inc. common stock was $55 on December 31, 2016 Blige Inc. Comparative Retained Earnings Statement For the Years Ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 2015 $749,050 153,400 $902,450 2016 Retained earnings, January 1 Add net income for year Total Deduct dividends $879,350 204,400 $1,083,750 $7,000 16,100 23,100 $1,060,650 $7,000 16,100 $23,100 $879,350 On preferred stock On common stock Total Retained earnings, December 31 Blige Inc Comparative Income Statement For the Years Ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 016 2015 My Work Pr