Curtain Co. paid dividends of $6,000, $12,000, and $20,000 during Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3, respectively. The company had 1,000 shares of 5%, $200 par value preferred stock outstanding that paid a cumulative dividend. What is the total amount of dividends paid to common shareholders during Year 3?

• $4,000

• $6,000

• $8,000

• $10,000