A limited company provided the following information. $ 1 January ordinary shares of $1 each 200 000 retained earnings 12000 31 December profit for the year 43000 transfer to general reserve 10000 A dividend of 10% on ordinary shares was paid during the year. What were the retained earnings on 31 December?
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A: $13000
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