Answer:
Option (a) is correct.
Explanation:
Given that,
Net income = $112,700
Retained earnings = $108,000
Dividends = $40,000
After all closing entries are made,
The balance in the Retained earnings account is as follows:
= Retained earnings + Net income - Dividends
= $108,000 + $112,700 - $40,000
= $180,700
Hence, the balance in the retained earnings account is $180,700.