Statements of cash flow for Home Depot, Inc., for 2012, 2011, and 2010 are included in Appendix A of this text. http://lectures.mhhe.com/connect/007802577X/wil2577X_appA_A-A13.pdf Focus on the information for 2012 (year ending February 3, 2013). Determine the net earnings compare with net cash provided by or used in operations. (Enter your answers in millions.) What accounts for the primary difference between the two amounts?

Identify the major uses of cash, other than operations. Cash flows from both investing and financing activities have been negative for all three years presented. Considering Home Depots overall cash flows, including its cash flows from operations, would you say that this leads to a negative interpretation of Home Depots cash position at February 3, 2013? Calculate the amount of free cash flow for each of 2010, 2011, and 2012.