Answer:
the net cash provided by operating activities is $168,600
Explanation:
Cash flow from operating activities
net income, Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $134,000
adjust for non-cash items
add depreciation expense, Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $40,000
less gain on sale of plant assets, Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $14,000
adjust for changes in working capital
decrease in accounts receivable           $11,400
increase in merchandise inventory        ($28,000)
increase in  prepaid expenses            ($8,200)
increase in accounts payable              $5,400
net cash provided by operating activities   $168,600                                    Â