Laser Solutions' Inventory Decreases During the Year by $8 Million

question 142

Essay

Laser Solutions' inventory decreases during the year by $8 million and its accounts payable to suppliers increases by $6 million during the same period.What is the amount of cash paid to suppliers of merchandise during the reporting period if its cost of goods sold is $81 million?

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