Majorn Auto Parts Store had net income of $81,000 for the year just ended. Majorn collected the following additional information to prepare its statement of cash flows for the year:

Increase in accounts receivable

$102,000

Decrease in merchandise inventory

$18,000

Decrease in accounts payable

$35,000

Increase in retained earnings

$29,000

Cash received from sale of building

$215,000

Gain on sale of building

$47,000

Depreciation expense

$32,000

Majorn uses the indirect method to prepare its statement of cash flows. What is Majorn”s net cash provided (used) by operating activities?

A) $41,000

B) $(53,000)

C) $185,000

D) $279,000