About 14 Question 26 Answer saved Marked out of 2.50 Cost of goods sold during the year was $183,000. During the year, merchandise inventory decreased by $8,000, prepaid expenses increased by $1,000, and accounts payable decreased by $4,000. Based upon this and using the direct method of reporting cash flows from operating activities, cash payments to suppliers total Remove flag W Select one: o a. $188,000. O b. $186,000. o c. $187,000. O d. $179,000. e. $180,000. calcu