Mccloe Corporation's balance sheet and income statement appear below: Mccloe Corporation Comparative Balance Sheet Ending Balance Beginning Balance Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 42 $ 35
Accounts receivable 49 54
Inventory 62 54
Total current assets 153 143
Property, plant and equipment 470 440
Less: accumulated depreciation 262 254
Net property, plant, and equipment 208 186
Total assets $361 $329
Liabilities and stockholders' equity Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 55 $ 49
Accrued liabilities 28 20
Income taxes payable 49 49
Total current liabilities 132 118
Bonds payable 113 128
Total liabilities 245 246
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock 46 34
Retained earnings 70 49
Total stockholders' equity 116 83
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $361 $329
Income Statement Sales $433
Cost of goods sold 231
Gross margin 202
Selling and administrative expenses 168
Net operating income 34
Gain on sale of plant and equipment 14 Income before taxes 48 Income taxes 18 Net income $ 30 Cash dividends were $9. The company did not issue any bonds or repurchase any of its own common stock during the year. The net cash provided by (used in) financing activities for the year was:
a) $(12)
b) $(15)
c) $(9)
d) $12