Beta had a beginning balance of $$15,000$ in its Common Stock account and a beginning credit balance in Retained Earnings of $$20,000.$ During the year, Beta declared dividends of $$1,000,$ had net income of $$7,000,$ and sold $($issued$)$ additional common stock for $$5,000.$ Based on this information, what should the ending balance be for Stockholders' Equity?

$$48,000$

$$46,000$

$$47,000$

$$44,000$

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