BEN Inc. paid $15 million in dividends last year. During the year, the changein notes payable on the balance sheet was a decrease of $40 million, andthe change in common and preferred stock was an increase of $50 million.The change in long-term debt was an increase of $30 million.What was the net cash flow from financing activities last year?$20 million$30 millionO $40 millionO $25 million

Dividends paid = -$15 million (an outflow)Change in notes payable (decrease) = -$40 million (this is…

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