Dilly Farm Supply is located in a small town in the rural west. Data regarding the store's operations follow: Sales are budgeted at $304,000 for November, $324,000 for December, and $224,000 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 $22,500. Monthly depreciation is $28,000. Ignore taxes. $ Balance Sheet October 31 Assets Cash Accounts receivable Merchandise inventory Property, plant and equipment, net of $624,000 accumulated depreciation Total assets 33,500 84,000 205,200 919,000 $1,241,700 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Accounts payable Common stock Retained earnings Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 253,000 754,000 234,700 $1,241,700 The cost of December merchandise purchases would be: Multiple Choice o $228,000 o $175,500 o $243,000 o $151,200