Dilly Farm Supply is located in a small town in the rural west. Data regarding the store's operations follow: Sales are budgeted at $305,000 for November, $325,000 for December, and $225,000 for January. Collections are expected to be 65% in the month of sale and 35% in the month following the sale. The cost of goods sold is 80% of sales. The company desires to have an ending merchandise inventory at the end of each month equal to 70% 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 $22,600. Monthly depreciation is $28,500. Ignore taxes. Balance Sheet October 31 Assets Cash $ 34,000 Accounts receivable 84,500 Merchandise inventory 170,800 Property, plant and equipment, net of $624,000 accumulated depreciation 920,000 Total assets $ 1,209,300 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Accounts payable $ 254,000 Common stock 755,000 Retained earnings 200,300 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 1,209,300 The cost of December merchandise purchases would be:

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• $126,000

• $244,000

• $260,000

• $204,000