The Embroidery Shoppe had beginning retained earnings of $18,670. During the year, the company reported sales of $83,490, costs of $68,407, depreciation of $8,200, dividends of $950, and interest paid of $478. The tax rate is 35 %. What is the retained earnings balance at the end of the year?
A. $21,883.25
B. $22,193.95
C. $22,833.24
D. $23,783.24
E. $30,393.95