Answer:
The addition to retained earnings is $84,790.
Explanation:
Sales of $658,000
Costs of (<u>$334,000)</u>
Gross Income $324,000
Depreciation expense <u>($79,000)</u>
Income before interest and Tax $245,000
Interest expense <u>($44,000)</u>
Income before tax $201,000
Tax 21 % <u>($42,210) </u>
Net Income <u>$158,790</u>
Addition to retained Earning = Net Income - dividend paid
Addition to retained Earning = $158,790 - $74,000
Addition to retained Earning = $84,790