A company had profit of $$230,000.$ Depreciation expense is $$26,000.$ During the year, Accounts Receivable and Inventory increased $$15,000$ and $$40,000,$ respectively. Prepaid Expenses and Accounts Payable decreased $$2,000$ and $$4,000,$ respectively. There was also a loss on the sale of equipment of $$3,000.$ How much cash was provided by operating activities?

Select one:

A$.$ $$288,000$

B$.$ $$276,000$

C$.$ $$202,000$

D$.$ $$196,000$