At the beginning of 2018, Midway Hardware has an inventory of $350,000. Because sales growth was strong during 2018, the owner wants to increase inventory on hand to $380,000 at December 31, 2018. If net sales for 2018 are expected to be $1,640,000, and the gross profit rate is expected to be 25%, compute the cost of the merchandise the owner should expect to purchase during 2018.

Multiple Choice

• $1,610,000.

• $1,260,000.

• $1,230,000.

• $1,640,000.