Answer:
$46,000.
Explanation:
To determine the retained earnings as of the end of 2015, we must first assess the total dividend that will be distributed to shareholders, and then combine the net income from 2015 with the leftover retained earnings from the conclusion of 2014 (after the distribution of 2014's dividend in March 2015) to arrive at the retained earnings figure for the close of 2015.
Total dividend on March 2015 = 0.7 x 100,000 = 70,000
Retained Earnings as of the end of 2015 = 94,000 - 70,000 + 22,000 = 46,000.
