The equity sections from the 2017 and 2018 balance sheets of Fab-Form Industries Inc. appeared as follows:

On March 16, June 15, September 5, and November 22, 2018, the board of directors declared $0.20 per share cash dividends on the outstanding common shares. On October 14, 2018, 19,200 additional common shares were issued.

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Under the assumption that there were no transactions affecting retained earnings other than the ones given, determine the 2018 profit (loss) of Fab-Form Industries Inc. Show your calculations.

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Fab-Form Industries Inc. Equity Section of the Balance Sheet December 31, 2017 Contributed capital: Common shares, unlimited shares authorized, 96,000 shares issued and outstanding.. Retained earnings............ Total equity...... Retained earnings......... Total equity....... Fab-Form Industries Inc. Equity Section of the Balance Sheet December 31, 2018 Contributed capital: Common shares, unlimited shares authorized, 115,200 shares issued and outstanding. $ 688,000 558,608 $1,246,608 $ 833,920 459,600 $1,293,520