Avatar Company Uses the Indirect Method to Prepare Its Statement

Multiple Choice

Avatar Company uses the indirect method to prepare its statement of cash flows. Please refer to the following portion of the comparative balance sheet:
$$\begin{array} { | l | r | r | r | } \hline&2014 & 2013 & \text { Increase/decrease }\\\hline \text { Common stock } & \$ 30,000 & \$ 2,000 & \$ 28,000 \\\hline \text { Retained earnings } & 113,000 & 74,000 & 39,000 \\\hline \text { Treasury stock } & ( 8,000 & ( 5,000 ) & ( 3,000 ) \\\hline \text { Total equity } & \$ 135,000 & \$ 71,000 & \$ 64,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

Note: Net income for the year was $49,000.
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Based on the above, how much was paid out in dividends?

A) $28,000
B) $39,000
C) $3,000
D) $10,000