Ruttman Enterprises began operations in early 1995. Summaries of the statement of cash flows for the years 1995, 1996, and 1997 follow. 1997 1996 1 995 Cash provided (used) by operating activities 9 • $(202) 9 • Cash provided (used) by investing activities $ 160 9 • $(500) Cash provided (used) by financing activities (150) 280 900 Increase (decrease) in cash $ ? $ (2) $ 110 Cash balance at beginning of year 86 9 • 0 Cash balance at end of year $ 176 $ 86 $ ? REQUIRED:

a. Compute the missing dollar amounts.

b. Briefly comment on the company’s cash management policy over the three-year period .