Question

Carter Containers sold marketable securities, land, and common stock for $37.0 million, $13.0 million, and $35.0 million, respectively. Carter also purchased treasury stock, equipment, and a patent for $23.0 million, $23.0 million, and $10.2 million, respectively.

What amount should Carter report as net cash from investing activities? (Amounts to be deducted should be indicated with a minus sign. Enter your answers in millions rounded to 1 decimal place (i.e., 5,500,000 should be entered as 5.5).)

Answer 1

$16.8 million

Step-by-step explanation:

Calculation to determine What amount should Carter report as net cash from investing activities

($ in millions)

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

Proceeds from sale of marketable securities $37

Proceeds from sale of land $13

Less Purchase of equipment for cash ($23)

Less Purchase of patent for cash($10.2)

Net cash inflows (outflows) from investing activities $16.8

Therefore the amount that Carter should report as net cash from investing activities is $16.8 million