Baxter Company Reported a Net Loss of $13,000 for the Year

question 186

Multiple Choice

Baxter Company reported a net loss of $13,000 for the year ended December 31. During the year, accounts receivable decreased by $5,000, merchandise inventory increased by $8,000, accounts payable increased by $10,000, and depreciation expense of $4,000 was recorded. During the year, operating activities under the indirect method

• A) provided net cash of $8,000
• B) provided net cash of $2,000
• C) used net cash of $8,000
• D) used net cash of $2,000

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