Lori's Company has the following items: cash in a checking account, $ 3, 000;cash in a savings account, $ 6 000;high-grade government securities due in one month (purchased last month),$ 3,546;accounts receivable, $3,000; cash in a compensating balance agreement,$ 4,000.How much should appear as Cash and Cash Equivalents on the balance sheet?

A.$ 16,546

B.$ 15,546

C.$ 12,546

D.$ 6,000