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can someone please help me with this question related to cash flow statements?

Nnamjoon2y ago
Extract from the financial statement of CFS Ltd are set out below. Statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 2000 $000 $000 Turnover 300 Cost of sales (150) Gross profit 150 Profit on sale of fixed asset 75 225 Expenses 15 Depreciation 30 (45) Net profit 180 Balances at 31 December 1999 - 2000 $000 $000 Stock, debtors, current liabilities (net) 40 50 What figure would appear in the cash flow statement of CFS Ltd for the year ended. 31st December 2000 in respect of net cash flow for cash from operating activities? A $125 B $145 C $215 D $235 I got the answer as 145 meanwhile my book says 125. could someone help me please?
Bbiggles2y ago#1
I get the same, 145. The only way I could get to 125 is if the net current assets figure was in brackets, ie a net current liability position. Or possibly the figures are transposed and the question should be showing an increase in these net assets.
Nnamjoon2y ago#2
I suppose so. Thank you so much for replying .
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