A company's inventory was destroyed in a fire on January 28, 2019. The company's December 31, 2018 inventory had a cost of $40,000. The company's gross profit has consistently been 30% of sales. During January the company purchased merchandise costing $36,000 and sales of $50,000 at regular selling prices. What is the estimated cost of the inventory that was destroyed on January 28, 2019?

$26,000

$35,000

$41,000