Dilly Farm Supply is located in a small town in the rural west. Data regarding the store's operations follow: Sales are budgeted at $310,000 for November, $330,000 for December, and $230,000 for January. Collections are expected to be 60% in the month of sale and 40% in the month following the sale. The cost of goods sold is 70% of sales. The company desires to have an ending merchandise inventory at the end of each month equal to 90% 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 $23,100. Monthly depreciation is $31,000. 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 $ 36,500 87,000 195,300 925,000 $ 1,243,800 $ 259,000 760,000 224,800 $ 1,243,800 Retained earnings at the end of December would be: Multiple Choice $284,500 5224800 5308 600 $278,800