LaRoe Lawns$$ inventory increased during the year by $$5\mathrm{.}8$ million. Its accounts payable increased by $$8\mathrm{.}4$ million during the same period.

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What is the amount of cash LaRoe paid to suppliers of merchandise during the reporting period if its cost of goods sold was $$22$ million? Prepare a summary entry that represents the net effect of merchandise purchases during the reporting period.