### Understanding Retained Earnings and Net IncomeRetained earnings represent the portion of a company's profits that are not distributed as dividends but are retained for reinvestment in the business. In evaluating a company's financial performance, it is important to understand how retained earnings integrate with net income and dividend declarations.### Scenario Analysis**Question:**A company's retained earnings increased by $16,000 during the current year. What was the company's current year net income or loss given that the company declared $30,000 of dividends during this year?**Multiple Choice Options:**- O Net income was $14,000.- O Net income was $46,000.- O Net loss was $46,000.- O Net loss was $14,000.### Explanation:To solve this problem, consider the formula for calculating retained earnings:\[ \text{Retained Earnings End} = \text{Retained Earnings Begin} + \text{Net Income (or Net Loss)} - \text{Dividends Paid} \]Given:- Increase in Retained Earnings = $16,000- Dividends Declared = $30,000**Step-by-Step Calculation:**1. Set up the equation incorporating the given information: \[ 16,000 = \text{Net Income (or Net Loss)} - 30,000 \]2. Solve for Net Income (or Net Loss): \[ \text{Net Income (or Net Loss)} = 16,000 + 30,000 \] \[ \text{Net Income (or Net Loss)} = 46,000 \]Therefore, the correct answer is:- O Net income was $46,000.### Conclusion:By understanding the relationship between retained earnings, net income, and dividends, you can determine the financial performance of a company more effectively. In the provided scenario, the company's net income for the year was $46,000, considering the increase in retained earnings and the dividends declared.

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