Houston Pumps Recently Reported $230,000 of Sales,$140,500 of Operating Costs

Houston Pumps recently reported $230,000 of sales,$140,500 of operating costs other than depreciation,and $9,250 of depreciation.The company had $35,250 of outstanding bonds that carry a 6.75% interest rate,and its federal-plus-state income tax rate was 35%.In order to sustain its operations and thus generate future sales and cash flows,the firm was required to spend $15,250 to buy new fixed assets and to invest $6,850 in net operating working capital.What was the firm's free cash flow?

A) 039,313
B) 44,423
C) 043,244
D) 38,919
E) 34,202