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The equity sections from Atticus Group's 2016 and 2017 year-end balance sheets follow. Stockholders' Equity (December 31, 2016) Common stock-$4 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 35,000 shares issued and outstanding Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock Retained earnings Total stockholders' equity $ 140,000 100,000 340,000 $ 580,000 Stockholders' Equity (December 31, 2017) Common stock-$4 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 41,200 shares issued, 4,000 shares in treasury Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock Retained earnings ($30,000 restricted by treasury stock) $164,800 162,000 420,000 746,800 (30,000) $716,800 Less cost of treasury stock Total stockholders' equity The following transactions and events affected its equity during year 2017, Jan. 5 Declared a $0.60 per share cash dividend, date of record January 10. Mar. 20 Purchased treasury stock for cash. Apr. 5 Declared a $0.60 per share cash dividend, date of record April 10. July 5 Declared a $0.60 per share cash dividend, date of record July 10. July 31 Declared a 208 stock dividend when the stock's market value was $14 per share. Aug. 14 Issued the stock dividend that was declared on July 31. Oct. 5 Declared a $0.60 per share cash dividend, date of record October 10. 5. How much net income did the company earn during year 2017? Net income

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