During 2022, Ecuyer Industries reported cash provided by operations of $794,000, cash used in investing of $686,000, and cash used in financing of $190,000. In addition, cash spent on fixed assets during the period was $276,000. Average current liabilities were $650,000 and average total liabilities were $1,716,000. No dividends were paid. Based on this information, what was Ecuyer's free cash flow? a. ($144,000). b. ($604,000). c. $518,000 d. $08,000