Answer:
Statement of retained earning
as on December 31,2018
Retained Earning January 1 Â Â Â Â Â Â $140,000
Add: Net Income for 2018 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $95,000
Less: Dividend                 $55,000
Retained Earning December 31 Â Â $180,000
Explanation:
Retained Earning is an equity account and its balance is credit in nature. It is the accumulated balance of all the prior year's income / losses after paying all the dividend. This balance can be used for the dividend payment or reinvestment in the business.