Alex Company prepares its statement of cash flows using the direct method for operating activities. For the year ended December 31, 2015, Alex Company reports the following activity: Sales on account $1,400,000 Cash sales 740,000 Decrease in accounts receivable 610,000 Increase in accounts payable 72,000 Increase in inventory 48,000 Cost of goods sold 1,050,000 What is the amount of cash payments to suppliers reported by Alex Company for the year ended December 31, 2015?