Good Morning Sunshine is a wholesaler of coffee makers. In 2012, actual June sales revenue totaled $200,000. July's sales are expected to increase 10% over June's sales. August's sales are expected to increase 15% over July's sales. Prices are set to achieve a 50% gross profit. The company wants to maintain an ending merchandise inventory equal to 15% of the next months cost of goods sold. This requirement was met on July 1st.

1) The companys budgeted purchases for the month of July are $_____. (round to the nearest dollar and use commas where appropriate)