Gonzo Company reports a $25,000 increase in inventory and a $12,000 decrease in accounts payable during the year. Cost of Goods Sold for the year was $185,000. Using the direct method of reporting cash flows from operating activities, cash payments made to suppliers were

Which of the following is one of the main causes of inflation? a. wages drop so workers have to spend a higher percentage of income on necessities. b. demand drops and forces producers to charge more to meet their costs. c. rising unemployment cuts into national income. d. consumers demand goods faster than they can be supplied.