During this year, Weaver sold some equipment for $$18$ that had cost $$30$ and on which there was accumulated depreciation of $$10.$ In addition, the company sold long$-$term investments for $$12$ that had cost $$7$ when purchased several years ago. Weaver paid a cash dividend this year and the company repurchased $$39$ of its own stock. This year Weaver did not retire any bonds.Problem $15-7$ Part $1($Algo$)$esRequired:$1.$ Using the indirect method, determine the net cash provided by$/$used in operating activities for this year. $($List any deduction in cash and cash outflows as negative amounts.$)$

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