Acompany reported cost of goods sold of $826,800 for the year. During the year, inventory increased from a $180,000 beginning balance to a $216,000 ending balance, and accounts payable increased from a $56.400 beginning balance to a 566,000 ending balance How much cash was paid for merchandise purchased during the year? Select one: a 5862800 b. 5826,800 c. None of these are correct d. 5853,200 e. SO 400