Goddard's Department Store has budgeted cost of goods sold of $44,000 for its men's shorts in March. Management also wants to have $8,000 of men's shorts in inventory at the end of March to prepare for the summer season. Beginning inventory of men's shorts for March is expected to be $5,500. What dollar amount of men's shorts should be purchased in March?

A.

$41,500

B.

$30,500

C.

$57,500

D.

$46,500