Smith & Sons reports interest expense of \($90,000\) on its income statement. The beginning and ending balances for interest payable reported on its balance sheet are \($10,000\) and \($15,000,\) respectively. How much cash did Smith & Sons pay for interest expense this period?

a. \($85,000\)

b. \($95,000\)

c. \($100,000\)

d. \($105,000\)