Statement of Retained Earnings Night Scapes, Corporation began the year $2018$ with $$28$ million in retained earnings. The firm suffered a net loss of $$2\mathrm{.}8$ million in $2008$ and yet paid $$2\mathrm{.}08$ million to its preferred stockholders and $$1\mathrm{.}08$ million to its common stockholders. What is the year$-$end $2008$ balance in retained earnings for Night Scapes?