Answer:
$727,000
Explanation:
Calculation of cash paid for merchandise
Cost of goods sold
$735,000
Add:
Merchandise inventory, December 31
$82,400
Less:
Merchandise inventory, January 1
($84,700)
Purchases during the period
$732,700
Add:
Accounts payable, January 1
$54,500
Less:
Accounts payable, December 31
($60,200)
Cash paid for merchandise
$727,000