Hampton Industries had $$56,000$ in cash at year$-$end $2020$ and $$21,000$ in cash at year$-$end $2021.$ The firm invested in property, plant, and equipment totaling $$250,000-$ the majority having a useful life greater than $20$ years and falling under the alternative depreciation system. Cash flow from financing activities totaled $+$$$250,000.$ Round your answers to the nearest dollar, if necessary.

a$.$ What was the cash flow from operating activities? Cash outflow, if any, should be indicated by a minus sign. $

b$.$ If accruals increased by $$35,000,$ receivables and inventories increased by $$165,000,$ and depreciation and amortization totaled $$73,000,$ what was the firm's net income?

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