Respuesta :

Starbucks had paid $1151.2 in 2013, $856.2 in 2012, and $531.9 in 2011 to acquire property plant and equipment.

These numbers show a decrease in investment patterns.

Solution:

The expenditure for property, plant and equipment is capital expenditure so it should be mentioned in the investing activities.

Expenditures for property, plant and equipment during fiscal (2013) is $ 1151.2

Investing Activities:

Purchase of investments                                                           785.9

Sales, maturities and calls of investments                               1040.2

Acquisations , net of cash acquired                                          610.4

Additions to property  plant & equipment                                1151.2

Proceeds from the sale of property, plant & equipment          15.3

Proceeds from the sale of equity in joint ventures                   108.0

Other                                                                                             27.2

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Net cash used by investing activities                                       1411.2