Answer:
$161 million
Explanation:
Given that,
Opening Retained earnings balance = $547 million
Ending retained earnings balance = $594 million
Dividends paid to preferred stockholders = $37 million
Dividends paid to common stockholders = $77 million
Net Income:
= Change in Retained earnings + Preferred Stock Dividend + Common Stock Dividend
= ($594 million - $547 million) + $37 million + $77 million
= $47 million + $37 million + $77 million
= $161 million