8) Using the direct method to prepare the statement of cash flows, cash payments to
supplies is computed as
A) interest expense minus the decrease in accounts payable.
B) interest expense minus the decrease in merchandise inventory.
C) purchases minus the increase in accounts payable.
D) interest expense minus the increase in merchandise inventory.
9) In the last reporting period, Helena’s Heavenly Fixture Company recorded 100,000
units sold for the first time in the history of the company. The price per unit was $89.99
and variable costs per unit at $36.39. Showing all work in the space provided, compute
the contribution margin. Next, compute the fixed costs if the operating income is
$4,020,000.
A) $5,360,000; $1,340,000
B) $5,500,000; $1,360,000