Selected balance sheet accounts (but not a complete balance sheet) and the 2019 income statement for Burton Co. appear below.

Sales $300,000

Cost of goods sold 150,000

Other operating expenses (includes $12,000 depreciation) 75,000

Interest expense 5,000

Income taxes 20,000

Net income $50,000

Earnings per share $0.25

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Cash $ 30,000 $ 40,000

Accounts receivable 80,000 60,000

Merchandise inventories 125,000 110,000

Prepaid expenses 10,000 16,000

Accounts payable (for inventory) 70,000 80,000

Accrued wages and other operating liabilities 31,000 24,000

Income taxes payable 15,000 10,000

Notes payable 50,000 60,000

Required:

1. Calculate the amount paid to merchandise suppliers in 2019.

2. Calculate the net cash flow from operating activities for Burton Co. for 2019. Show all work for credit.