Operating Expenses Other Than Depreciation Expense for the Year Were

question 43

Multiple Choice

Operating expenses other than depreciation expense for the year were $335,000.Prepaid expenses increased by $7,000.Cash payments for operating expenses to be reported on the cash flow statement using the direct method would be:

• A)$335,000.
• B)$342,000.
• C)$328,000.
• D)$7,000.

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