Courtney Company expects its November sales to be 25% higher than its October sales of $240,000. Purchases were $100,000 in October and are expected to be $100,000 in November. All sales are on credit and are collected as follows: 35% in the month of the sale and 60% in the following month. Purchases are paid 35% in the month of purchase and 65% in the following month. The cash balance on November 1 is $13,500. The cash balance on November 30 will be

a. $262,500

b.$135,500

c.$162,500

d.$149,000