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
