On January 2 of the current year, Peace Co. paid $310,000 to purchase 75% of the voting shares of Surge Co. Surge held no shares in Peace. Peace reported retained earnings of $80,000, and Surge reported contributed capital of $300,000 and retained earnings of $100,000. The purchase differential was attributed to depreciable assets with a remaining useful life of 10 years. Peace used the equity method in accounting for its investment in Surge. Surge reported net income of $20,000 and paid dividends of $8,000 during the current year. Peace reported income, exclusive of its income from Surge, of $30,000 and paid dividends of $15,000 during the current year. What amount will Peace report as dividends declared and paid in its current years consolidated statement of changes in equity?

$15,000

$8,000

$17,000

$23,000