The net income reported on the income statement for the current year was $$221000.$ Depreciation recorded on plant assets was $$35500.$ Accounts receivable and inventories increased by $$2000$ and $$8000,$ respectively. Prepaid expenses and accounts payable decreased by $$1500$ and $$12000$ respectively. How much cash was provided by operating activities?

$$221000$

$$236000$

$$201000$

$$256500$