Tatum Company Had an Increase in Inventory of $40,000

question 12

Multiple Choice

Tatum Company had an increase in inventory of $40,000. The cost of goods sold was $90,000. There was a $5,000 decrease in accounts payable from the prior period. What were Tatum's cash payments to suppliers?

• A) $135,000
• B) $85,000
• C) $125,000
• D) $95,000

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