Answer:
option (b) $76,642
Explanation:
Data provided in the question:
Cash dividends declared = $83,126
Cash dividends payable at the beginning of the year = $9,151
Cash dividends payable at the end of the year = $15,635
Now,
Cash payment of dividends
= Cash dividends declared + Beginning cash dividends payable - Ending cash dividends payable
= $83,126 + $9,151 - $15,635
= $76,642
Hence,
the answer is option (b) $76,642