Jack Company's comparative balance sheets as of December $31$ for the current and prior years showed the following with regard to investing and financing activities:

Current Year Prior Year

Building $$250,000$ $ $$

Equipment $75,000$

Notes Payable $40,00015,000$

Common Stock at Par $325,000275,000$

Paid$-$In Capital in Excess of Par $75,00055,000$

Retained Earnings $290,000210,000$

Cash dividends of $$10,000$ were declared and paid. The company did not sell any buildings or equipment and did not retire any debt. What is the amount of net cash used for or provided by investing activities?

a$.$ $$335,000$ in net cash used for investing activities

b$.$ $$300,000$ in net cash provided by investing activities

c$.$ $$225,000$ in net cash provided by investing activities

d$.$ $$325,000$ in net cash used for investing activities