A company had net income of $$265,370$ and depreciation expense of $$28,949.$ During the year, accounts receivable and inventory increased by $$15,749$ and $$37,289,$ respectively. Prepaid expenses and accounts payable decreased by $$1,434$ and $$6,421,$ respectively. There was also a loss on the sale of equipment of $$7,325.$ How much was the net cash flows from operating activities on the statement of cash flows using the indirect method?

a$.$ $$301,644$

b$.$ $$228,969$

c$.$ $$285,091$

d$.$ $$243,619$