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Cash dividends of $71,390 were declared during the year. Cash dividends payable were $10,752 at the beginning of the year and $15,808 at the end of the year. The amount of cash for the payment of dividends during the year is a.$71,390 b.$60,638 c.$87,198 d.$66,334
Answer is D $66,334
Explanation as below:
Cash dividends payable at the beginning of the year $10,752
ADD: Cash dividends declared during the year $71,390
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Total $82,142
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LESS: Cash dividends at the end of the year $15,808
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The amount of cash for the payment of dividends during the year is $66,334