The following information is available for Bestway Company. What amount is paid for merchandise for the current year (2012)?

Cost of goods sold	$872,000
Merchandise inventory, 12/31/11	123,000
Merchandise inventory, 12/31/12	114,000
Accounts Payable 12/31/11	104,000
Accounts Payable 12/31/12	97,000

A.

$870,000

B.

$888,000

C.

$874,000

D.

$856,000