The Following Information Has Been Taken from the Consolidation Worksheet

Multiple Choice

The following information has been taken from the consolidation worksheet of Graham Company and its 80% owned subsidiary, Stage Company.(1.) Graham reports a loss on sale of land (to an outside party) of $5,000. The land cost Graham $20,000.(2.) Noncontrolling interest in Stage's net income was $30,000.(3.) Graham paid dividends of $15,000.(4.) Stage paid dividends of $10,000.(5.) Excess acquisition-date fair value over book value amortization was $6,000.(6.) Consolidated accounts receivable decreased by $8,000.(7.) Consolidated accounts payable decreased by $7,000.How will dividends be reported in consolidated statement of cash flows?

A) $15,000 decrease as a financing activity.
B) $25,000 decrease as a financing activity.
C) $10,000 decrease as a financing activity.
D) $23,000 decrease as a financing activity.
E) $17,000 decrease as a financing activity.