The Following Information Has Been Provided to You by RKJ

question 50

Multiple Choice

The following information has been provided to you by RKJ Company: $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Net income } & \$ 300,000 \\\text { Decrease in accounts payable } & \$ 114,000 \\\text { Increase in inventory } & \$ 22,000 \\\text { Increase in accounts receivable } & \$ 24,000 \\\text { Decrease in bonds payable } & \$ 25,000 \\\text { Loss on sale of a depreciable asset } & \$ 19,000 \\\text { Depreciation expense } & \$ 40,000 \\\text { Decrease in income taxes payable } & \$ 12,000\end{array}$$ Using the indirect method, what is the net cash provided by operating activities?

• A) $231,000.
• B) $187,000.
• C)$206,000.
• D)$168,000.

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