Consider the information provided below:

Beginning retained earnings $ $48,000$

Ending retained earnings $ $103,000$

Decrease in cash $ $10,500$

Net income $ $82,000$

Change in stockholders$$ equity $ $11,000$

What was the total amount of dividends the company paid to stockholders in the current period?

Multiple Choice

$$16,500$

$$27,000$

$$0$

$$103,000$