Metro, Inc. reported net income of $$150,000$ for Year $2.$ Changes occurred in several balance sheet accounts during Year $2,$ as follows:

Investment in Videogold, Inc. stock, carried on the equity basis

$$5,500$ increase

Accumulated depreciation, caused by major repair to projection equipment

$2,100$ decrease

Premium on bonds payable

$1,400$ decrease

Deferred income tax liability $($long$-$term$)$

$1,800$ increase

In Metro's Year $2$ cash flow statement, the reported net cash provided by operating activities should be

A$.$ $$142,800$

B$.$ $$144,900$

C$.$ $$148,300$

D$.$ $$150,400$