Answer:
The GAP
a. Cost of goods sold = $10,364
b. Cash paid to suppliers = $10,409
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Selected Balance Sheet Data
         ($ millions)     2015   2014 
Inventories           $1,918   $1,844 
Accounts Payable  1,157      1,128 
Purchases during 2015 = $10,438 million
b) Cost of goods sold:
Beginning inventory   $1,844
Purchases                   10,438
Goods available       $12,282
Ending inventory         (1,918)
Cost of goods sold $10,364
c) Accounts Payable:
Beginning balance           $1,128
Purchases                        10,438
Less ending balance          1,157
Cash paid to suppliers $10,409