The Net Income Reported on the Income Statement for the Current

question 64

Multiple Choice

The net income reported on the income statement for the current year was $1,360,000. Depreciation recorded on plant assets was $257,000. Accounts receivable and inventories increased by $72,000 and $48,000, respectively. Prepaid expenses and accounts payable decreased by $6,000 and $66,000, respectively. How much cash was provided by operating activities?

• A)$1,380,000.
• B)$1,500,000.
• C)$1,437,000.
• D)$1,797,000.

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