During 2012, ABC Corporation's purchases totaled $250,000 and Accounts Payable decreased by $7,000; therefore, the cash paid to suppliers was $257,000.

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When Accounts Payable decreases, it indicates that the company has paid off some of its outstanding debts to suppliers. Therefore, the cash paid to suppliers would be the total purchases plus the decrease in Accounts Payable, which equals $257,000.

During 2012, ABC Corporation's Purchases Totaled $250,000 and Accounts Payable