The following information relates to Siem, Inc. for last year:

Net income

$5,000

Net increase in all current assets except cash

$43,000

Net decrease in current liabilities

$27,000

Dividends paid on common stock

$25,000

Depreciation expense

$30,000

Gain on sale of building

$11,000

What is Siem”s net cash provided (used) by operating activities for last year on the statement of cash flows? (Assume that current liabilities do not contain any notes payable.)

A) $8,000

B) $(17,000)

C) $(46,000)

D) $(71,000)