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Answer:
The impact on cash flow from operations in the current year based on the changes in operating assets and liabilities is:
a. -200
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Prior Year Current Year Changes
Accounts receivable 1,725 1,825 $100
Inventories 1,535 1,785 $250
Accounts payable 1,325 1,475 $150
b) Accounts receivable increased by $100, thereby reducing cash inflows. Inventories increased by $250, thereby reducing cash inflows. Accounts payable increased by $150, thereby increasing cash inflows. The net effect or impact is a reduction of $200 in the cash from operations.