When its first year of trading had ended, a company gave the information below. Dividends: $3000$ was paid during the year, and $5800$ was proposed at the year end. Debenture interest: $4000$ was paid during the year, and $1600$ had accrued at the year end. Directors’ salaries: $10800$ was paid during the year, and nil was outstanding at the year end. By what total amount do these items decrease the profit for the year?
- A$13200$
- B$14400$
- C$16400$
- D$19400$