The following information ($ in millions) comes from a recent annual report of Orinoco.com Net sales Total assets End of year balance in cash Total stockholders' equity Gross profit (Sales - Cost of Sales) Net increase in cash for the year Operating expenses Net operating cash flow Other income (expense), net Compute Orinoco's balance in cash at the beginning of the year. $ 10,866 4,388 1.093 339 2,619 12 2,063 771 $ (31)