Answer:
Bramble Corporation
Retained earnings statement for the year
Amount in $
Opening Balance 10,584
Net income 5,880
Dividend declared and paid (4,200)
Closing Balance 12,264
Explanation:
The retained earnings statements shows the movement in the opening and closing balance of retained earnings. The elements of these movements are the dividend paid and the net income for the year.
Net income is the difference between the sales and expenses of the business.
Net income
= $25,200 - $12,600 - $1,680 - $3,780 - $420 - $840
= $5,880