Retained earnings, December 31, 2015 $ 307,600 Cost of equipment purchased during 2016 32,000 Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2016 4,600 Dividends declared and paid in 2016 13,500 Decrease in cash balance from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2016 11,600 Decrease in long-term debt in 2016 16,800 Required: From the above data, calculate the retained earnings balance as of December 31, 2016. (Deductible amounts should be indicated by a minus sign.)

Required:

From the above data, calculate the retained earnings balance as of December 31, 2016. (Deductible amounts should be indicated by a minus sign.)