During the year, The Train Stop decreased its accounts receivable by $60, increased its inventory by $130, and decreased its accounts payable by $20. For these three accounts, the firm has a net:
A) $90 use of cash.
B) $50 use of cash.
C) $170 use of cash.
D) $90 source of cash.
E) $50 source of cash.

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Decreasing accounts receivable means cash is collected, which is a source of cash (+$60). Increasing inventory uses cash (-$130). Decreasing accounts payable means cash is paid out, which is a use of cash (-$20). The net effect is a $90 use of cash ($60 - $130 - $20 = -$90).

During the Year, the Train Stop Decreased Its Accounts Receivable