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Examples of cash equivalents include all of the following except

a$.$ U$.$S$.$ Treasury bills.

b$.$ notes issued by major corporations $($referred to as commercial paper$).$

c$.$ currency and coins.

d$.$ long$-$term notes receivable.

A company has the following current assets:

Cash, $$10,000$

Commercial paper, $$5,000$

Treasury bills, $$4,000$

Accounts receivable, $$10,000$

Inventory, $$20,000$

What is the total amount of cash and cash equivalents?

a$.$ $$10,000$

b$.$ $$14,000$

c$.$ $$15,000$

d$.$ $$19,000$