Answer:
The correct option is the third one,$250,687
Explanation:
The key to ascertaining is accounting equation which that assets equal capital plus liabilities.
This implies that by determining the capital and liabilities,total assets sorted out.
   Common stock                                    $52,705
   *Retained earnings for the year          $62,223
 Total equity and retained earnings     $114,928
 total liabilities                                        $135,759
Total equity and liabilities                     $250,687
Total assets=total equity and liabilities=$250,687
Retained earnings for the year=prior year retained earnings+net profit-dividends paid 
prior year retained earnings $40,723
net profit is $36,500
dividends is $15,000
*retained earnings for the year=$40,723+$36,500-$15,000=$62223