Ellison Company Began the Accounting Period with $54,000 in Accounts

Ellison Company began the accounting period with $54,000 in accounts receivable. The ending balance in accounts receivable was $20,000. If the credit sales during the period were $88,000, what is the amount of cash received from customers?

A) $54,000
B) $88,000
C) $122,000
D) $162,000