The Nyameye Manufacturing Company increased its merchandise inventory by GH¢17,000 over the year. The company also granted its customers more liberal credit terms which increased the accounts receivable by GH¢37,500. Sales were GH¢975,000, and the accounts payable decreased by GH¢27,500. The gross profit on sales is 45%. Marketing and administrative expenses were GH¢145,000; this included depreciation expense of GH¢4,000. What were the cash disbursements for the year?   A. GH¢721,750. B. GH¢706,500. C. GH¢689,500. D. GH¢599,750.

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The Nyameye Manufacturing Company increased its merchandise inventory by GH¢17,000 over the year. The company also granted its customers more liberal credit terms which increased the accounts receivable by GH¢37,500. Sales were GH¢975,000, and the accounts payable decreased by GH¢27,500. The gross profit on sales is 45%. Marketing and administrative expenses were GH¢145,000; this included depreciation expense of GH¢4,000. What were the cash disbursements for the year?

 
  • A. GH¢721,750.
  • B. GH¢706,500.
  • C. GH¢689,500.
  • D. GH¢599,750.
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