Provider Ltd had revenues of $$1,700,000,$ cash operating expenses of $$850,000,$ and depreciation and amortization of $$170,000$ during $2018.$ The firm purchased $$85,000$ of equipment during the year while increasing its inventory by $$51,000($with no corresponding increase in current liabilities$).$ The marginal tax rate is $40$ percent. What is Provider$$s Free Cash Flow $($FCF$)$ for $2018.$

Select one:

a$.$

$$442,000$

b$.$

$$578,000$

c$.$

$$680,000$

d$.$

None of the options