A company's income statement showed the following: net income, $135,000; depreciation expense, $35,500; and gain on sale of plant assets, $19,500. An examination of the company's current assets and current liabilities showed the following changes as a result of operating activities: accounts receivable decreased $10,500; merchandise inventory increased $23,500; prepaid expenses decreased $7,300; accounts payable increased $4,500. Calculate the net cash provided or used by operating activities.

	$149,800.
	$154,600.
	$175,800.
	$147,800.
	$169,300.