Sandhill Co. completed its first year of operations on December 31, 2017. Its initial income statement showed that Sandhill Co. had sales revenue of $ 306,504 and operating expenses of $ 128,484. Accounts receivable and accounts payable at year-end were $ 92,880 and $ 35,604, respectively. Assume that accounts payable related to operating expenses. Ignore income taxes. Compute net cash provided (used) by operating activity using the direct method. (Show amounts that decrease cash flow with either a - sign e.g. -15,000 or in parenthesis e.g. (15,000).)

Net cash provided (used) by operating activity $_____________