The amount of cash for the payment of dividends during the year can be calculated using the following formula:
Amount of Cash Dividend Paid = Begining Cash Dividends Payable + Cash Dividends declared - Ending Cash Dividends Payable
We are given the following information:
Begining Cash Dividends Payable = $10,000
Cash Dividends declared = $50,000
Ending Cash Dividends Payable =$5,000
Hence, Amount of Cash Dividend Paid = 10000+50000-5000 = $55,000