Zaire Company had a \(\$ 26,000\) net loss from operations. Depreciation expense for the year was \(\$ 9,600\), and a dividend of \(\$ 2,000\) was declared and paid. The balances of the current asset and current liability accounts at the beginning and end of the year are as follows:

Did Zaire Company's operating activities provide or use cash? Use the indirect method to determine your answer.

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Cash... Accounts receivable: Inventory.... Prepaid expenses.. Accounts payable.. Accrued liabilities End $ 3,500 Beginning $ 7,000 16,000 27,000 51,000 53,000 5,000 9,000 12,000 8,000 6,000 7,600