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Bramble Corporation is a small wholesaler of gourmet food products. Data regarding the store's operations follow: Sales are budgeted at $400,000 for November, $380,000 for

Bramble Corporation is a small wholesaler of gourmet food products. Data regarding the store's operations follow:
 
  • Sales are budgeted at $400,000 for November, $380,000 for December, and $370,000 for January. 
  • Collections are expected to be 45% in the month of sale and 55% in the month following the sale. 
  • The cost of goods sold is 75% of sales. 
  • The company would like maintain ending merchandise inventories equal to 65% 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 $24,600. 
  • Monthly depreciation is $15,600. 
  • Ignore taxes. 
 
Balance Sheet
October 31
 
Assets
 
 
Cash
$
20,600
Accounts receivable
 
70,600
Merchandise inventory
 
195,000
Property, plant and equipment, net of $572,600 accumulated depreciation
 
1,094,600
Total assets
$
1,380,800
 
 
 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
 
 
Accounts payable
$
254,600
Common stock
 
820,600
Retained earnings
 
305,600
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
1,380,800
 
Required: Prepare the December cash disbursements for merchandise purchases.

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