At the beginning of 2013, Ralston Mills has an inventory of $300,000. Because sales growth was strong during 2013, the company wants to increase inventory on hand to $350,000 at December 31, 2013. If net sales for 2013 are expected to be $1,500,000, and the gross profit rate is expected to be 30%, what is the cost of the merchandise the company should expect to purchase during 2013? $1,100,000. $1,500,000. $1,700,000. $1,050,000