Barclays Company is preparing the company's statement of cash flows for the fiscal year just ended. The following information is available: Retained earnings balance at the beginning of the year Cash dividends declared for the year Proceeds from the sale of equipment Gain on the sale of equipment Cash dividends payable at the beginning of the year Cash dividends payable at the end of the year Net income for the year $258,000 56,250 96,000 5,250 24,750 32,500 123,750 The amount of cash paid for dividends was