Yowell Company Began Operations on January 1, Year 1

Yowell Company began operations on January 1, Year 1. During Year 1, the company engaged in the following cash transactions:
1) issued stock for $40,000 2) borrowed $25,000 from its bank
3) provided consulting services for $39,000 cash
4) paid back $15,000 of the bank loan
5) paid rent expense for $9,000
6) purchased equipment for $12,000 cash
7) paid $3,000 dividends to stockholders
8) paid employees' salaries of $21,000
What is Yowell'snotes payable balance at the end of Year 1?

A) $0
B) $25,000
C) ($15,000)
D) $10,000