In Preparing a Company's Statement of Cash Flows for the Most

In preparing a company's statement of cash flows for the most recent year using the indirect method, the following information is available: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Net income for the year was } & \$ 52,000 \\\hline \text { Accounts payable increased by } & 18,000 \\\hline \text { Accounts receivable decreased by } & 25,000 \\\hline \text { Inventories increased by } & 5,000 \\\hline \text { Depreciation expense was } & 30,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$ Net cash provided by operating activities was:

A) $120,000.
B) $60,000.
C) $70,000.
D) $80,000.
E) $130,000.