Data table - October sales were $270,000. - Sales are projected to go up by 15% in November (from the October sales) and another 20% 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 5% transaction fee, and deposit the net amount (sales price less the transaction fee) in the store's bank account daily. - Slate Corner Shoppe's gross profit is 25% of its sales revenue. - For the next several months, the store wants to maintain an ending merchandise inventory equal to $19,000+20% of the next month's cost of goods sold. The September 30 inventory was $59,500. - Expected monthly operating expenses include: - Wages of store workers are $8,400 per month - Utilities expense of $1,700 in November and $1,900 in December - Property tax expense of $2,400 per month - Property and liability insurance expense of $400 per month - Depreciation expense of $5,000 per month - Transaction fees, as stated above, are 5% of credit and debit card sales Slate Corner Shoppe is a local convenience store with the following information: (Click the icon to view the information.) Read the Requirement 1. Prepare the sales budget for November and December. Requirement 2. Prepare the cost of goods sold, inventory, and purchases budget for November and December. Slate Corner Shoppe Cost of Goods Sold, Inventory, and Purchases Budget Requirement 4. Prepare the budgeted income statement for November and December. (Use the traditional format). Slate Corner Shoppe