8. Golden Enterprises started the year with the following: Assets $50,000; Liabilities $15,000; Common Stock $30,000; Retained Earnings $5,000. During the year, the company earned revenue of $2,500, all of which was received in cash, and incurred expenses of $1,500, all of which were unpaid as of the end of the year. In addition, the company paid dividends of $500 to owners. Assume no other activities occurred during the year. The amount of Golden's assets at the end of the year is: A) $52,500. B) $54,000. C) $52,000. D) $53,500.