Question: Retained earnings, December 31, 2019 $ 420,600 Decrease in total liabilities during 2019 91,600 Gain on the sale of buildings during 2019 32,200 Dividends declared

Retained earnings, December 31, 2019 $ 420,600
Decrease in total liabilities during 2019 91,600
Gain on the sale of buildings during 2019 32,200
Dividends declared and paid in 2019 9,000
Proceeds from sale of common stock in 2019 98,800
Net income for the year ended December 31, 2019 45,200

Required: From the above data, calculate the retained earnings balance as of December 31, 2018. (Enter decreases with a minus sign to indicate a negative financial statement effect.)

Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Partial)
For Year Ended December 31, 2019
Retained earnings, December 31, 2018
Retained earnings, December 31, 2019

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