Canterbury Company reported total shareholders' equity of $$176,000$ on its statement of financial position dated December $31,2021.$ During the year ended December $31,2022,$ Canterbury reported net earnings of $$21,500$ and issued additional common shares for $$41,500.$ If total shareholders' equity as of December $31,2022$ is $$232,000,$ what was the amount of dividends declared during the year ended December $31,2022?$

Multiple Choice

$$17,250.$

$$34,500.$

$$3,500.$

$$7,000.$