For Each of the Following Separate Cases, Use the Information

question 4

Essay

For each of the following separate cases, use the information provided to calculate the missing cash inflow or cash outflow using the direct method.
(a)
$\begin{array}{|l|c|}\hline\text { Accounts receivable balances: }\\\hline \text { Beginning of year } & \$ 60,000 \\\hline \text { End of year } & 57,000 \\\hline \text { Sales revenue (all on credit) } & 375,000 \\\hline \text { Cash received from } & \$ \underline{\quad\quad}\\\hline\end{array}$


(b)
$\begin{array}{|l|r|}\hline \text { Accounts payable balances: } & \\\hline \text { Beginning of year } & \$ 42,000 \\\hline \text { End of year} & 45, \\\hline \text { Merchandise inventory balances: } & \\\hline \text { Beginning of year } & 50,000 \\\hline \text { End of year } & 47,500 \\\hline \text { Cost of goods sold } & 250,000 \\\hline\text { Cash paid for merchandise inventory }& \$ \underline{\quad\quad}\\\hline\end{array}$ $$\begin{array} { l | l | r } \hline & & \\\hline \text { (c) } & \text { Interest payable balances: } & \\\hline & \text { Beginging of year } & \$ 7 , 5 0 0 \\\hline & \text { End of year } &9 , 2 0 0 \\\hline & \text { Interest expense } & 3 5 , 0 0 0\\\hline & \text { Cash paid for interest } & \$ \underline{\quad\quad}\\\hline\end{array}$$

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Definitions:

Tau Protein

A protein that stabilizes microtubules, with abnormal accumulations being linked to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's.

Temporal Lobes

The regions of the brain located on either side of the head above the ears, involved in processing auditory information and encoding memory.

Hippocampus

An area in the brain linked to the creation, structuring, and retention of memories.

Prefrontal Lobes

Regions of the frontal lobes of the brain associated with complex cognitive behavior, personality, decision making, and moderating social behavior.