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The Cruise Ship Co. has taxable income of $3,500,000. The company paid out $550,000 in interest expense. The tax rate is 21% and the dividend payout ratio is 30%. What is the amount that was paid out in dividends?
A. $780,000
B. $829,500
C. $682,500
D. $420,000
E. $550,000