For the fourth quarter of 2009, company A reported earnings of - $40 million. For the same quarter, company B reported earnings that were $8 million higher than those of company A. What were company B's earnings for the fourth quarter of 2009?

A. For the fourth quarter of 2009, company AB’s earning were -$ ___ million.

B. for the fourth quarter of 2009, company B’s earning were $ ___
million.