During the year, Thelma paid the following expenses: state income taxes $1,500; real estate taxes on her home $2,000; mortgage interest $10,000; interest on a loan to purchase personal household furniture $800; fire/casualty insurance on home $1,200; state motor vehicle tax (based on the value of the automobile) $200; sales taxes $1,300. Of these items, what amount is deductible on Schedule A as itemized deductions?

A) $12,000

B) $13,500

C) $13,700

D) $15,000

E) $17,000