Barron Company provided the following information on selected transactions during 2010: Purchase of land $200,000 Purchase of short-term investment 125,000 Retirement of bonds payable 150,000 Payment of cash dividends 25,000 150,000 Sale of land 30,000 Sale of equipment 280,000 Sale of common shares The net cash provided (used) by investing activities during 2010 is C) a. $(145,000) b. $(45,000) c. $(20,000) d. $155,000