The following selected account balances appeared on the financial statements of the Washington Company. Use these balances to answer the questions that follow. Accounts receivable, Jan. 1 $13,000 Accounts receivable, Dec. 31 9,000 Accounts payable, Jan. 1 4,000 Accounts payable, Dec. 31 7,000 Inventory, Jan. 1 10,000 Inventory, Dec. 31 15,000 Sales 56,000 Cost of goods sold 31,000 ​ The Washington Company uses the direct method to calculate net cash flow from operating activities. Assume that all accounts payable are owed to merchandise suppliers. Cash collections from customers were