A company had an ending balance in its accounts payable account that was $10,000 lower than its beginning balance. Purchases of inventory on account during the period were $625,000. What was the amount of cash paid to suppliers during the period?

Select one:

a. $615,000

b. $625,000

c. $635,000

d. Cannot be determined without knowing the amount of beginning and ending balances

e. none of the above