The 2008 balance sheet of Nick's Tennis Shop, Inc., showed long-term debt of $2.25 million, and the 2009 balance sheet showed long-term debt of $3.95 million. The 2009 income statement showed an interest expense of $280,000. What was the firm's cash flow to creditors during 2009?

Multiple Choice

$1,700,280

$-281,700

$-278,300

$1,700,000

$-1,420,000