Catalina Company reported a net loss of $15,000 for the year ended December 31, 2017. During the year accounts receivable decreased $, Inventory increased $12.000, accounts payable increased by $15,000 , and depreciation expense 9,000 was recorded During 2017 operating activities: a. provided net cash of $10500.
b. used net cash of $4500
c. used net cash of $10500
d. provided net cash of $4500.

The stock of grommet corporation, a u.s. company, is publicly traded, with no single shareholder owning more than 5 percent of its outstanding stock. grommet owns 95 percent of the outstanding stock of staple inc., also a u.s. company. staple owns 100 percent of the outstanding stock of clip corporation, a canadian company. grommet and clip each own 50 percent of the outstanding stock of fastener inc., a u.s. company. grommet and staple each own 50 percent of the outstanding stock of binder corporation, a u.s. company. which of these corporations form an affiliated group eligible to file a consolidated tax return?