Consider the following: Beginning Merchandise Inventory $68,000 Ending Merchandise Inventory $88,000 Beginning Accounts Payable $72,000 Ending Accounts Payable $86,000 The cost of goods sold was $980,000. What was the amount of cash paid for merchandise? A. $ 974,000 B. $1,014,000 C. $ 986,000 D. $ 980,000