The net income reported on the income statement for the current year was $225,000. Depreciation recorded on plant assets was $38,000. Accounts receivable and inventories increased by $2,000 and $8,000, respectively. Prepaid expenses and accounts payable decreased by $1,000 and $11,000 respectively. How much cash was provided by operating activities?

	a.	$243,000
	b.	$259,000
	c.	$205,000
	d.	$225,000