16.

Fresplanade Co. had the following historical collection pattern for its credit sales:

75% collected in the month of sale
12% collected in the first month after month of sale
8% collected in the second month after month of sale
3% collected in the third month after month of sale
2% uncollectible

The sales on open account (credit sales) have been budgeted for the last six months of the year as shown below:

July	$72,000
August	$84,000
September	$96,000
October	$108,000
November	$120,000
December	$102,000

The estimated cash collection by Fresplanade Co. during September from credit sales in July, August, and September is:

A.

$83,160.

B.

$79,380.

C.

$87,840.

D.

$54,000.

E.

$71,640.