(Calculate cash payments made to employees using direct method, LO 4) In its August 31, 2005 annual report, Pitquah Corp. (Pitquah) reported Wages Payable on August 31, 2004 of $175,000, and Wages Payable on August 31, 2005 of $225,000.

Pitquah’s income statement reports Wages Expense of $2,346,000.

Required:

Calculate the amount of cash that Pitquah paid in wages to employees in fiscal 2005.