Answer:
B) $2,600
Explanation:
Retained earnings in each is computed as net income minus dividends
In year 2016 retained earnings=$1200-$200=$1000
In year 2017 retained earnings=2016 retained earnings+net income-dividends
2017 retained earnings=$1000-$500+$0=$500
2018 retained earnings=2017 retained earnings+net income-dividends
2018 retained earnings=$500+$2,300-$200
2018 retained earnings=$2,600