Answer:
Retained earnings at the beginning of Year 2 was $3,050
Explanation:
Retained earnings at the end of the period is calculated by following formula:
Ending retained earnings = Beginning retained earnings + Net income during the period - Dividends paid
Beginning retained earnings = Ending retained earnings - (Net income during the period - Dividends paid)
Net income of Baker Company in Year 2 = Revenue - Expenses = $3,700 - $1,950 = $1,750
In Year 2, dividends paid during the period were $1,350.
Retained earnings at the beginning of Year 2 = $3,450 - ($1,750 - $1,350) = $3,050