In preparing a company's statement of cash flows for the most recent year using the indirect method, the following information is available:

Net income for the year was $$52,000$

Accounts payable decreased by $18,000$

Accounts receivable increased by $25,000$

Inventories increased by $5,000$

Depreciation expense was $30,000$

Net cash provided by operating activities was:

Select one:

A$.$

$$80,000.$

B$.$

$$52,000.$

C$.$

$$60,000.$

D$.$

$$34,000.$

E$.$

$$70,000.$