Question

The net income reported on the income statement for the current year was $212000. Depreciation recorded on plant assets was $35500. Accounts receivable and inventories increased by $2100 and $7900, respectively. Prepaid expenses and accounts payable decreased by $1900 and $12500 respectively. How much cash was provided by operating activities?

Answer 1

Answer:

$226,900

Explanation:

Calculation to determine How much cash was provided by operating activities

Using this formula

Operating activities=Net income+Depreciation-Accounts receivable + inventories increased-Prepaid expenses - accounts payable decreased

Let plug in the formula

Operating activities=$212000 + $35500 - $2100 - $7900 + $1900 - $12500

Operating activities =$226,900

Therefore The Amount of cash that was provided by operating activities is $226,900