Lori Corporation Reported the Following Information for the Year Ended

Multiple Choice

Lori Corporation reported the following information for the year ended December 31,2017:
$\begin{array}{lr}\text { Net income } & \$ 10,000 \\\text { Dividends } & 6,000 \\\text { Retained earnings at December } 31,2017 & 25,000\end{array}$ What was the balance of Lori' retained earnings at January 1,2017?

A) $21,000
B) $29,000
C) $31,000
D) $35,000