Hello, I'm trying to figure out how much cash was paid to suppliers in 2009 for merchandise purchased on account. I am not sure what information I need, what I subtract/add, etc to get to the answer. Please help me out?

Here are the givens:

* The accounts payable account is used for recording inventory purchases only
Accounts payable balance 2008: 4,089
Accounts payable balance 2009: 6,729
Merchandise Inventory balance 2009: 12,268 (I assume this is the unsold merchandise)
Purchases of merch. Inventory on account 2009: 25,246 (I assume this is the addt'l purchased 2009)
Cash payments to suppliers 2009: ?

More info if needed:
Cost of goods sold 2009: 26,345
Merchandise Inventory 2008: 13,367
All other accounts in 2008: 0

4,089 + 25,246 - 6,729 = $22,606 cash payments to suppliers in 2009

You've got it; nice job.