The financial statements of Seldin, Inc., provide the following information for the current year: Dec.31 Jan.1 Accounts receivable $ 35,000 $ 40,000 Inventory $ 55,000 $ 51,000 Prepaid expenses $ 12,000 $ 14,000 Accounts payable (for merchandise) $ 33,000 $ 32,000 Accrued expenses payable $ 15,000 $ 20,000 Net sales $ 260,000 Cost of goods sold $ 130,000 Operating expenses (including depreciation of $18,000) $ 80,000

Compute the amount of Seldin's cash payments for operating expenses.

Multiple Choice

• $73,000

• $59,000

• $81,000

• $65,000