The following combined income and retained earnings statement, along with selected balance sheet data, are provided for Roper Company:

Net sales revenue.

$85,000

Other revenues.

4,500*

Total revenues.

$89,500

Expenses:

$51,000

Cost of goods sold.

14,700

Selling and administrative expenses

3,200

Depreciation expense

1,400

Interest expense.

70,300

Total expenses.

$19,200

Income before taxes.

5,760

Income taxes

$13,440

Net income.

33,500

Retained earnings, January 1, 2003

$46,940

Dividends declared and paid.

2,500

Retained earnings, December 31, 2003

$44,440

Beginning

of Year

End of

Year

Accounts receivable (net)

$10,500

$11,000

Inventory

19,300

18,000

Prepaid expenses

950

700

Accounts payable

7,200

8,000

Interest payable

1,500

1,000

Income taxes payable.

500

2,500

Required

1.Using the indirect method, compute the net cash flows from operations for Roper Company for 2003.

2.Using the direct method, compute the net cash flows from operations for Roper Company for 2003.

3.What is the impact of dividends paid on net cash flows from operations? Explain.