Answer:
cash payments for merchandise total is $44,000
Explanation:
purchase for the year
Beginning Investment + Purchases - Ending Investment = Cost of Merchandise sold
13,500 + Purchases - 10,500 = 45,000
Purchases = 42,000
Therefore, the total cash paid for merchandise
Beg. A/P + Purchases - End. A/P = Cash Paid
7,000 + 42,000 - 5,000 = $44,000