A company's income statement showed the following: net income, $124,000 and depreciation expense, $30,000. The company's current assets and current liabilities showed the following changes: accounts receivable decreased $9,400; merchandise inventory increased $18,000; and accounts payable increased $3,400. Calculate the net cash provided or used by operating activities.

Specialization—the division of labor—enhances productivity and efficiency by a) allowing workers to take advantage of existing differences in their abilities and skills. b) avoiding the time loss involved in shifting from one production task to another. c) allowing workers to develop skills by working on one, or a limited number, of tasks. d)all of the means identified in the other answers.