Answer:
The amount of cash for the payment of dividends during the year is B. $40,000
Explanation:
To Determine the amount of cash for the payment of dividends during the year, we open a Dividends Payable T - Account and find the amount via missing figure approach as follows:
Debits :
Cash (Balancing figure) $40,000
Ending of year Dividends Payable $15,000
Totals $55,000
Credits :
Beginning of year Dividends Payable $10,000
Dividends declared during the year $45,000
Totals $55,000