The cash flows from (used for) operating activities are reported by the direct method on the statement of cash flows. Determine the following: a. If sales for the current year were $753,500 and accounts receivable decreased by $48,400 during the year, what was the amount of cash received from customers? b. If income tax expense for the current year was $50,600 and income tax payable decreased by $5,500 during the year, what was the amount of cash paid for income taxes? c. Briefly explain why the cash received from customers in part (a) is different from sales. Because the customers paid than the amount of sales for the period, cash received from customers sales made on account by $48,400 during the current year.