Cost of merchandise sold for the year was $370,000. Inventories were $34,000 and $80,000 at the beginning and end of the year, respectively. There were no changes in accounts payable from the beginning to the end of the year. Cash payment for merchandise to be reported on the cash flow statement using the direct method is:

A) $450,000.
B) $416,000.
C) $80,000.
D) $370,000.

Cost of Merchandise Sold

The direct costs attributable to the goods sold by a company, including purchase price, freight, storage, and packaging.

Inventories

Assets held for sale in the ordinary course of business, or in the process of production for such sale, or in the form of materials or supplies to be consumed in the production process.

Cash Payment

Money that is paid out by a business, often documented by a cash disbursement journal.