During the current year, Acme Company $($a retailer$)$ reports total selling and administrative expenses of $$290,000,$ which includes $$55,000$ of depreciation expense. During the year, Acme$$s prepaid expenses account increased by $$33,000$ and its wages payable account decreased by $$27,000.$ What is Acme$$s cash paid for selling and administrative expenses for the year?

Group of answer choices

$$285,000$

$$405,000$

$$175,000$

$$295,000$