The Chicago Corporation had net cash provided by operating activities of $29,300, capital expenditures (purchase of equipment) of $19,000, and paid cash dividends of $9,000. What was its free cash flow?

Correct answer: $1,300

Explanation

This question requires the application of the free cash flow formula, which measures a company's ability to generate cash after funding asset maintenance/growth and paying dividends.

Other questions

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a primary purpose of the statement of cash flows?

Question 2

Cash receipts from interest and dividends are classified as which type of activity on the statement of cash flows?

Question 3

The issuance of common stock in exchange for land would be reported in which section of the statement of cash flows or its accompanying notes?

Question 4

When preparing the operating activities section of the statement of cash flows using the indirect method, what is the treatment for depreciation expense?

Question 5

Using the indirect method, if Accounts Receivable increases during the period, how is this change treated in the operating activities section?

Question 6

Free cash flow is calculated using which of the following formulas?

Question 7

The sale of equipment at a loss would be reported on the statement of cash flows in which manner?

Question 8

Which of the following activities is classified as a financing activity?

Question 9

If Josh's PhotoPlus reported net income of $73,000, depreciation expense of $7,000, a gain on disposal of equipment of $2,500, an increase in accounts receivable of $4,000, and a decrease in accounts payable of $3,800, what is its net cash provided by operating activities?

Question 10

According to the direct method, how are cash receipts from customers calculated?

Question 11

The information to prepare the statement of cash flows generally comes from all of the following sources EXCEPT:

Question 12

What is the primary difference between the direct and indirect methods of presenting the statement of cash flows?

Question 14

How is an increase in the Inventory account treated under the indirect method?

Question 15

A company issues bonds payable in exchange for land. This transaction would be classified as a: