Cairo Company had a $21,000 net loss from operations. Depreciation expense for the year was $8,600 and a dividend of $6,000 was declared and paid. The balances of the current asset and current liability accounts at the beginning and end of the year are as follows:

End Beginning

Cash $3,500 $7,000

Accounts receivable 16,000 25,000

Inventory 50,000 53,000

Prepaid expenses 6,000 9,000

Accounts payable 12,000 8,000

Accrued liabilities 5,000 7,600

Question - Did Cairo Company's operating activities provide or use cash? The indirect method needs to be used to determine the answer.