The right side of the balance sheet shows the firm's liabilities and stockholders' equity Which of the following best describes shareholders' equity? O Equity is the difference between the company's assets and retained earnings. O Equity is the sum of shareholders' capital provided by shareholders and retained earnings NOW Inc. released its annual results and financial statements. Grace is reading the summary in the business pages of today's paper. In its annual report this year, NOW Inc. reported a net income of $168 million. Last year, the company reported a retained earnings balance of $493 million, whereas this year it increased to $580 million. How much was paid out in dividends this year? $81 million O $410 million $255 llion $3 million