The following information on selected transactions for 2007 has been provided by the Smith Company:

Net income

$20,000,000

Proceeds from short term borrowings

1,200,000

Proceeds from long term borrowings

4,000,000

Purchases of fixed assets

3,200,000

Decrease in inventories

8,000,000

Proceeds from sale of Smith’s common stock

2,000,000

Depreciation expense

500,000

What is the net increase in cash for the year ended December 31, 2007 as a result of the preceding information?

a. $32,500,000

b. $25,700,000

c. $16,500,000

d. $12,500,000