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The cost of goods sold during the year was $281200. Inventory increased by $9000 during the year and accounts payable decreased by $14100 during the year. Using the direct method of reporting cash flows from operating activities, cash payments for inventory total
$295300.
$304300.
Cost of goods sold = $281,200
Increase in inventory = $9,000
Decrease in accounts payable = $14,100
Cash payments for inventory = Cost of goods sold + Increase in inventory + Decrease in accounts payable
= 281,200 + 9,000 + 14,100
= $304,300
Second option is correct.