Data table . October sales were $230,000. . Sales are projected to go up by 5% in November (from the October sales) and another 25% in December (from the November sales) and then return to the October level in January. 20% of sales are made in cash, while the remaining 80% are paid by credit or debit cards. The credit card companies and banks (debit card issuers) charge a 1% transaction fee, and deposit the net amount (sales price less the transaction fee) in the store's bank account daily. Stewart Corner Shoppe's gross profit is 20% of its sales revenue. For the next several months, the store wants to maintain an ending merchandise inventory equal to $17,000+ 10% of the next month's cost of goods sold. The September 30 inventory was $35,400. Expected monthly operating expenses include: Wages of store workers are $8,900 per month . . . . Utilities expense of $1,400 in November and $1,900 in December Property tax expense of $2,100 per month Property and liability insurance expense of $1,100 per month Depreciation expense of $5,500 per month Transaction fees, as stated above, are 1% of credit and debit card sales - X