A Company's Income Statement Showed the Following: Net Income, $124,000;

question 148

Multiple Choice

A company's income statement showed the following: net income, $124,000; depreciation expense, $30,000; and gain on sale of plant assets, $14,000. 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 decreased $6,200; accounts payable increased $3,400. Calculate the net cash provided or used by operating activities.

• A) $139,000.
• B) $141,000.
• C) $145,800.
• D) $155,000.
• E) $167,000.

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Definitions:

Sound Wave

A type of wave that is an oscillation of pressure transmitted through a solid, liquid, or gas, composed of frequencies within the range of hearing and capable of producing a sound sensation.

Pressure Wave

A type of wave in which the oscillations occur in the direction of propagation, often found in sound waves.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled inner ear structure; it is essential for hearing as it transforms sound into nerve impulses.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or nerves that detect changes in the environment and send signals to the brain.