Royal Corporation Uses the Indirect Method of Computing Net Cash

question 179

Multiple Choice

Royal Corporation uses the indirect method of computing net cash flow from operating activities and reported the following for 2009: accounts receivable decreased by $10,300, merchandise inventory increased by $15,300, accounts payable decreased by $4,000, and income taxes payable increased by $18,800. If Royal Corporation reported net income for 2009 of $157,800 (including $34,800 of depreciation expense) , net cash flow from operating activities for 2009 is:

• A) $202,400.
• B) $132,800.
• C) $164,800.
• D) $221,700.

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