The balance of retained profits at the beginning of a period was $1000 and at the end of the period it was $850.A dividend of $50 was declared and paid.What was the net profit/loss for the period?
A) net loss $100
B) net profit $100
C) net loss $200
D) net profit $200.

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The retained profits decreased by $150 ($1000 - $850). Since a $50 dividend was paid, the net loss is $100 ($150 decrease - $50 dividend).

The Balance of Retained Profits at the Beginning of a Period