Answer:
$284,000
Explanation:
Movements in the retained earnings account are as a result of the payment of dividend and the addition of the income or loss for the year.
Given that
Baxter generated revenues = $40,000
incurred expenses = $24,000
purchased equipment = $10,000 and
paid dividends = $4,000
Net income/(loss) = $40,000 - $24,000
= $16,000
Retained Earnings at September 30, 2012
= $272,000 + $16,000 - $4,000
= $284,000
