Sales for the year were $$538,692.$ Accounts receivable were $$91,504$ and $$73,843$ at the beginning and end of the year, respectively. Cash received from customers to be reported on the statement of cash flows using the direct method is

a$.$ $$538,692$

b$.$ $$630,196$

c$.$ $$556,353$

d$.$ $$574,014$