The Information Below Was Taken from the 2018 Annual Report

The information below was taken from the 2018 annual report of Jena Corp.
$\begin{array}{|l|c|c|c|} \hline& \mathbf{2 0 1 8} & \mathbf{2 0 1 7} & \mathbf{2 0 1 6} \\\hline \text { Beginning cash balance } & \$ 12,000 & ? & \$ 5,000 \\\hline \text { Net cash flow from operating activities } & 7,987 & ? & 9,100 \\\hline \text { Net cash flow from investing activities } & 2,450 & 4,330 & ? \\\hline \text { Net cash flow from financing activities } & ? & (9,612) & (7,500) \\\hline \text { Ending cash balance } & \$ 11,000 & ? & \$ 12,500\\\hline\end{array}$
Which of the following is the missing amount for the beginning cash balance for 2017?

A) $5,925
B) $8,741
C) $12,500
D) $5,282