
Answer:
Increase (decrease) in operating assets (net)* Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $800
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities** Â Â Â Â Â Â $10,500
Net cash flows from operating activities         ($16,000)
Explanation:
Kesswil Company
Statement of cash flows (extract)
Net loss                                   ($40,000)
Add: Depreciation expense                     12,000
    Amortization of patent                       700
Increase (decrease) in operating assets (net)* Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 800
**Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities** Â Â Â Â Â 10,500
Net cash flows from operating activities        ($16,000)
Note:
Increase in accounts receivable                (4,000)
Decrease in inventory                         4,800
*Increase (decrease) in operating assets (net): Â Â Â Â Â Â 800
Increase in salaries payable                    11,000
Decrease in premium on bonds payable           (500)
**Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities       10,500