A Company's Income Statement Showed the Following: Net Income, $134,000;

question 186

Multiple Choice

A company's income statement showed the following: net income, $134,000; depreciation expense, $30,000; and gain on sale of plant assets, $4,000. An examination of the company's current assets and current liabilities showed the following changes as a result of operating activities: accounts receivable decreased $9,400; merchandise inventory increased $18,000; prepaid expenses increased $6,200; accounts payable increased $3,400. Calculate the net cash provided or used by operating activities.

• A) $96,600.
• B) $141,000.
• C) $88,600.
• D) $156,600.
• E) $148,600.

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Definitions:

Foreign Exchange Gain

A gain resulting from changes in exchange rates affecting the value of assets, liabilities, or transactions denominated in foreign currencies.

Income Statement

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Interest-Bearing Note

A debt instrument that pays interest to the lender over the term of the loan.

Put Option

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