During the most recent year, a company that purchases all inventory on account, reported that inventory decreased by $6,000 and accounts payable decreased by $2,000. Cost of goods sold was $147,000. How much cash was paid to suppliers for inventory purchases?

During the most recent year, a company that purchases all inventory on account, reported that inventory decreased by $6,000 and accounts payable decreased by $2,000. Cost of goods sold was $147,000. How much cash was paid to suppliers for inventory purchases?

$143,000

$151,000

$141,000

$139,000

$149,000