Dilly Farm Supply is located in a small town in the rural west. Data regarding the store's operations follow:

• Sales are budgeted at $251,000 for November, $291,000 for December, and $218,000 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 75% 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 $20,000.
• Monthly depreciation is $25,000.
• Ignore taxes.

Balance Sheet
October 31
Assets
Cash	$ 26,000
Accounts receivable	81,000
Merchandise inventory	169,425
Property, plant and equipment, net of $624,000 accumulated depreciation	946,000
Total assets	$ 1,222,425
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Accounts payable	$ 247,000
Common stock	748,000
Retained earnings	227,425
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 1,222,425

Retained earnings at the end of December would be:

Multiple Choice

• $272,925

• $251,925

• $272,325

• $227,425