According to the income statement, Stars Inc. reports operating expenses of $$150,000$ for the year ended

December $31,2022,$ and the depreciation expenses is $$50,000$ that are included in the operating

expenses. Selected items from the statement of financial position are shown bellow:

What is the amount of cash payment to operating expenses to be reported in the operating activities in the

statement of cash flows for Stars Inc. for the year ended December $31,2022.$

A$.$ $$115,000.$

B$.$ $$125,000.$

C$.$ $$200,000.$

D$.$ $$275,000.$