The Following Information Is from the Noncurrent Asset Portion of Raggetti

The following information is from the noncurrent asset portion of Raggetti Company's balance sheet.
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$\begin{array}{lcccc}&2017&2016\\\text { Property, plant, and equipment } & \$ 900,000 & \$ 750,000 & \\\text { Accumulated depreciation } & (417,000) & (327,000) \\\text { Long-term investments } & 189,000 & 90,000 &\end{array}$


The following activities occurred during 2017:
Sold equipment with an original cost of $120,000 and a book value of $24,000 for $21,000 cash.
Depreciation expense for the year totaled $186,000.
Purchased property for $270,000 cash.
Purchased long-term investments for $99,000 cash.
What is the amount of cash used by investing activities?

A) $159,000
B) $249,000
C) $348,000
D) $534,000
E) None of the answer choices is correct.