Answer:
the retained earnings are Understated by $16.50 million
Explanation:
Given that
There is an overstated in the accumulated depreciation by $22 million
And, the tax rate is 25%
So the retained earnings is ,
= $22 million - (25% of $22 million)
= $22 million - $5.5 million
= $16.50 million
this amount should be understated
Hence, the retained earnings are Understated by $16.50 million
Therefore the last option is correct