Cash dividends of $$87,938$ were declared during the year. Cash dividends payable were $$9,747$ at the beginning of the year and $$14,318$ at the end of the year. The amount of cash paid for dividends during the year is

a$.$ $$87,938$

b$.$ $$83,367$

c$.$ $$78,191$

d$.$ $$102,256$