4. Which of the following should be shown on a statement of cash flows under the financing activities section? a. the purchase of a long-term investment in the common stock of another company b. the payment of cash to retire a long-term note c. the proceeds from the sale of a building d. the issuance of a long-term note to acquire land 5. The cost of merchandise sold during the year was $50,000. Merchandise inventories were $12,500 and $10,500 at the beginning and end of the year, respectively. Accounts payable were $6,000 and $5,000 at the beginning and end of the year, respectively. Using the direct method of reporting cash flows from operating activities, cash payments for merchandise total a. $49,000 b. $47,000 c. $51,000 d. $53,000 llowing should be added to net income in calculating net cash flow from operating activities using the indirect method? a. a gain on the sale of land b. a decrease in accounts payable c. an increase in accrued liabilities d. dividends paid on common stock