Suppose the 2022 income statement for McDonald's Corporation shows cost of goods sold $4,811.1 million and operating expenses (including depreciation expense of $1,251.0 million) $10,689.2 million. The comparative balance sheets for the year show that inventory decreased $5.9 million, prepaid expenses increased $45.3 million, accounts payable (inventory suppliers) increased $15.9 million, and accrued expenses payable increased $199.4 million.
Using the direct method, compute (a) cash payments to suppliers and (b) cash payments for operating expenses. (Enter answers in millions to 1 decimal place, e.g. 527.5.)
Cash payments to suppliers