Fernwood Company is preparing the company's statement of cash flows for the fiscal year just ended. The following information is available:    Retained earnings balance at the beginning of the year$238,000? Cash dividends declared for the year 51,250? Proceeds from the sale of equipment 87,200? Gain on the sale of equipment 4650? Cash dividends payable at the beginning of the year 22,550? Cash dividends payable at the end of the year 30,500? Net income for the year 112,750?  The amount of cash paid for dividends was:

A. $51,250.
B. $59,700.
C. $61,500.
D. $43,300.
E. $53,050.


Answer: D

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