Detailed Explanation:

Rationale for Correct Answer: The statement of cash flows has three standard sections:

Cash flows from operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities

Cash flows from financing activitiesThus, option B is correct.

Analysis of Incorrect Options:

A – No section called “purchasing activities”; such outflows fall under investing or operating.

C – No section called “earnings activities”; related cash flows are operating.

D – “Strategic activities” is not a formal category in GAAP or IFRS.

Key Concept: Structure of the statement of cash flows.