Dilly Farm Supply is located in a small town in the rural west. Data regarding the store's operations follow: . Sales are budgeted at $309,000 for November, $329,000 for December, and $229,000 for January. Collections are expected to be 70% in the month of sale and 30% in the month following the sale. The cost of goods sold is 75% of sales. The company desires to have an ending merchandise inventory at the end of each month equal to 80% 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 $23,000. Monthly depreciation is $30,500. Ignore taxes. Balance Sheet October 31 Assets Cash Accounts receivable Merchandise inventory Property, plant and equipment, net of $624,000 accumulated depreciation Total assets Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Accounts payable Common stock Retained earnings Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 36,000 86,500 185,400 924,000 $ 1,231,900 $ 258,000 759,000 214,900 $ 1,231,900 The cost of December merchandise purchases would be: $137,400 $231,750 $246,750 $186,750