at $6\%$ per year while it offers short$-$term investment rates of $5\%.$ Jane's cash flows during August were as follows:

a$.$ Determine Jane's total cash inflows and cash outflows.

b$.$ Determine the net cash flow for the month of August.

c$.$ If there is a shortage, what are a few options open to Jane?

d$.$ If there is a surplus, what would be a prudent strategy for her to follow?

a$.$ Jane's total cash inflows are $ $($Round to the nearest dollar.$)$