Analysis reveals that a company had a net decrease in cash of $4,000 for the current year. Net cash provided by operating activities was $18,000; net cash used in investing activities was $10,000 and net cash used in financing activities was $12,000. If the year-end cash balance is $21,000, the beginning cash balance was:
A) $3,000.
B) $7,000.
C) $17,000.
D) $25,000.
E) $39,000.

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The beginning cash balance can be calculated by adding the net decrease in cash to the year-end cash balance: $21,000 (year-end balance) + $4,000 (net decrease) = $25,000.

Analysis Reveals That a Company Had a Net Decrease in Cash