Nordstrom, Inc. operates department stores in numerous states. Selected financial statement data (in millions of dollars) for a recent year follow. End of Year Beginning of Year Cash and cash equivalents $72 $358 Receivables (net) 1,942 1,788 Merchandise inventory 900 956 Other current assets 303 259 Total current assets $3,217 $3,361 Total current liabilities. $1,601 $1,635 (a)