If Prepaid Interest at the Beginning of the Period Was

Multiple Choice

If prepaid interest at the beginning of the period was zero and at the end of the period was $4,000 and interest expense appears in the statement of comprehensive income for the year as $17,300, how much was paid out in cash for interest during the year?

A) $13,300.
B) $21,300.
C) $17,300.
D) $4,000.