Marshland Company is preparing the company's statement of cash flows for the fiscal year just ended. The following information is available: Cash dividends declared for the year $ 40,000 Cash dividends payable at the beginning of the year 17,000 Cash dividends payable at the end of the year 13,000 The amount of cash paid for dividends was: A. $36,000. B. $53,000. C. $40,000. D. $44,000. E. $57,000.