Stone Retail Corporation's Most Recent Comparative Balance Sheet Is as Follows

Multiple Choice

Stone Retail Corporation's most recent comparative Balance Sheet is as follows: Stone's net income was $46,000.No equipment was sold or purchased.Cash dividends of $40,000 were declared and paid.Stone uses the indirect method to prepare its statement of cash flows. What is Stone's net cash provided (used) by operating activities?

A) ($18,000)
B) ($33,000)
C) $69,000
D) $84,000