Alcoser Corporation's most recent balance sheet appears below: Comparative Balance Sheet Ending Balance Beginning Balance Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 93 $ 42 Accounts receivable 54 57 Inventory 74 107 Property, plant, and equipment 638 549 Less accumulated depreciation 250 227 Total assets $ 609 $ 528 Liabilities and stockholders' equity: Accounts payable $ 62 $ 71 Accrued liabilities 38 37 Income taxes payable 27 49 Bonds payable 250 221 Common stock 96 90 Retained earnings 136 60 Total liabilities and equity $ 609 $ 528 Net income for the year was $100. Cash dividends were $24. The company did not dispose of any property, plant, and equipment. It did not issue any bonds payable or repurchase any of its own common stock. The following questions pertain to the company's statement of cash flows. The net cash provided by (used in) operating activities for the year was: Multiple Choice ($29) $129 $91 $159

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