Bramble Corporation is a small wholesaler of gourmet food products. Data regarding the store's operations follow: Sales are budgeted at $340,000 for November, $320,000 for December, and $310,000 for January. Collections are expected to be 80% in the month of sale and 20% in the month following the sale. The cost of goods sold is 75% of sales. The company would like to maintain ending merchandise inventories equal to 60% 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 $24,000. Monthly depreciation is $15,000. Ignore taxes.

Balance Sheet October 31
Assets
Cash	$	20,000
Accounts receivable		70,000
Merchandise inventory		153,000
Property, plant and equipment, net of $572,000 accumulated depreciation		1,094,000
Total assets	$	1,337,000
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Accounts payable	$	254,000
Common stock		820,000
Retained earnings		263,000
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	1,337,000

December cash disbursements for merchandise purchases would be:

Group of answer choices

$246,000

$139,500

$240,000

$235,500

None of the above