Answer
Pharoah's retained earnings balance at the end of the year = $ 381,500
Explanation
Revenues = $403,000
Expenses = $382,000
Dividends = $42,500
Retained Earning Opening Balance = $403,000
Retained Earnings Closing Balance = Revenue - Expenses - Dividends + Retained Earning Opening Balance
= 403000 - 382000 - 42500 + 403000
381500
Pharoah's retained earnings balance at the end of the year = $ 381,500