The net income reported on the income statement for the year was $55,000, and depreciation of fixed assets for the year was $22,000. The balances of the current asset and current liability accounts at the beginning and end of the year are shown at the top of the following page.

 

End

Beginning

Cash

$ 65,000

$ 70,000

Accounts receivable

100,000

90,000

Inventories

145,000

150,000

Prepaid expenses

7,500

8,000

Accounts payable

 

 

(merchandise creditors)

51,000

58,000

The total amount reported for cash flows from operating activities in the statement of cash flows, using the indirect method, is:

A. $33,000.

B. $55,000.

C. $65,500.

D. $77,000.