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27 June, 20:11

A company's income statement showed the following: net income, $148,000 and depreciation expense, $37,200. An examination of the company's current assets and current liabilities showed the following changes as a result of operating activities: accounts receivable decreased $11,800; merchandise inventory increased $22,800; and accounts payable increased $5,800. Calculate the net cash provided or used by operating activities. Multiple Choicea. $144,800. b. $180,000. c. $142,000. d. $214,000. e. $190,400.

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  1. 27 June, 22:40
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    b. $180,000

    Explanation:

    Given;

    net income = $148,000

    depreciation expense = $37,200

    decrease in accounts receivable = $11,800

    increase in merchandise inventory = $22,800

    increase in accounts payable = $5,800

    Net cash provided or used by operating activities

    = $148,000 + $37,200 + $11,800 - $22,800 + $5,800

    = $180,000

    An increase in a current asset represents an outflow of cash while a decrease represents an inflow of cash. An increase in current liability represents an inflow of cash while a decrease represents an outflow of cash.

    The right option is b.
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