how to calculate net cash flow provided by investing activities
Question
Hocking Corporation's comparative balance sheet appears below:
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Hocking Corporation |
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Beginning |
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Assets: |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ 43,000 |
$ 23,000 |
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Accounts receivable |
18,700 |
23,000 |
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Inventory |
57,300 |
53,000 |
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Prepaid expenses |
11,700 |
13,000 |
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Total current assets |
130,700 |
112,000 |
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Property, plant, and equipment |
348,000 |
333,000 |
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Less accumulated depreciation |
168,000 |
136,000 |
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Net property, plant, and equipment |
180,000 |
197,000 |
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Total assets |
$310,700 |
$309,000 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$ 17,300 |
$ 14,000 |
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Accrued liabilities |
61,300 |
53,000 |
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Income taxes payable |
45,300 |
43,000 |
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Total current liabilities |
123,900 |
110,000 |
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Bonds payable |
60,500 |
73,000 |
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Total liabilities |
184,400 |
183,000 |
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Stockholders' equity: |
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Common stock |
30,700 |
34,000 |
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Retained earnings |
95,600 |
92,000 |
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Total stockholders' equity |
126,300 |
126,000 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity |
$310,700 |
$309,000 |
The company's net income (loss) for the year was $5,200 and its cash dividends were $1,600. It did not sell or retire any property, plant, and equipment during the year.
The company's net cash used in investing activities is:
a. $15,000
b. $36,300
c. $47,000
d. $17,000
