A company's income statement showed the following: net income, $117,000; depreciation expense, $31,500; and gain on sale of plant assets, $5,500. An examination of the company's current assets and current liabilities showed the following changes as a result of operating activities: accounts receivable decreased $9,700; merchandise inventory increased $19,500; prepaid expenses increased $6,500; accounts payable increased $3,700. Calculate the net cash provided or used by operating activities. Multiple Choice $143,400. $141,400. $148,200. $130,400. $169,400.