Nina Corporation had the following net income $($loss$)$ for the first three years of operations, respectively: $$6,500,($ $$1,800),$ and $$2,100.$ If the Retained Earnings balance at the end of year three is $$1,300,$ what was the total amount of dividends paid over these three years?

Multiple Choice

$$6,800$

$$0$

$$5,500$

$$500$