Answer:
$34,645
Explanation:
Given that,
sales = $318,400
costs = $199,400
depreciation expense = $28,600
interest expense = $1,100
Tax rate = 35 percent
Dividends paid = $23,400
Profit before tax:
= Sales - cost - Depreciation - Interest
= $318,400 - $199,400 - $28,600 - $1,100
= $89,300
Profit after tax:
= Profit before tax (1 - Tax rate)
= $89,300 (1 - 0.35)
= $89,300 × 0.65
= $58,045
Therefore, the addition to retained earnings
= Profit after tax - Dividend paid
= $58,045 - $23,400
= $34,645