Bracken Corporation is a small wholesaler of gourmet food products. Data regarding the store's operations follow: Sales are budgeted at $330,000 for November, $340,000 for December, and $340,000 for January. Collections are expected to be 80% in the month of sale, 17% in the month following the sale, and 3% uncollectible. The cost of goods sold is 75% of sales. The company would like to maintain ending merchandise inventories equal to 70% of the next month's cost of goods sold. Payment for merchandise is made in the month following the purchase. Other monthly expenses to be paid in cash are $21,800.

The difference between cash receipts and cash disbursements for December would be:

A) $53,550

B) $19,550

C) $34,000

D) $87,550