Answer:
$853,200
Explanation:
Total Purchase:
= Cost of Goods sold + Ending Inventory - Beginning Inventory
= $826,800 + $216,000 - $180,000
= $862,800
Cash paid for merchandise purchased:
= Total Purchase + Account Payable Beginning - Account Payable Ending
= $862,800 + $56,400 - $66,000
= $853,200
Therefore, the cash was paid for merchandise purchased during the year is $853,200.