Dily Farm Supply is located in a small town in the rural west. Data regarding the store's operations follow . Sales are budgeted at $281,000 for November, $321,000 for December, and $212,000 for January . Collections are expected to be 75% in the month of sale and 25% 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 $22.000 Ignore taxes. Balance Sheet October 31 Assets Cash Accounts receivable Merchandise inventory Property, plant and equipment, net of $624,000 accumulated depreciation Total assets $ 29,000 78,000 189,675 1,006,000 $1,302,675 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Accounts payable Common stock Retained earnings Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 241,000 742,000 319,675 $1,302,675 The cost of December merchandise purchases would be: Multiple Choice $167,175 $240,750 $143.900 $240.750