On January 1, 2021, Bramble Corp. had 126000 shares of its $5 par value common stock outstanding. On June 1, the corporation acquired 10500 shares of stock to be held in the treasury. On December 1, when the market price of the stock was $14, the corporation declared a 14% stock dividend to be issued to stockholders of record on December 16, 2021. What was the impact of the 14% stock dividend on the balance of the retained earnings account?

$88200 decrease

$246960 decrease

No effect

$226380 decrease