Wholesale Hank's Hardware had beginning retained earnings of

$18,670. During the year, the company paid dividends of $2,050, and

reported total sales of $203,846. Their tax rate is 35 percent. For

the year, costs were $88,763, interest paid was $20,834 and

depreciation was $28,556. What is the retained earnings balance at the

end of the year?

a. $59,320

b. $21,883

c. $61,370

d. $63,420

e. $30,393