Hardy Companys cost of goods sold is consistently 60% of sales. The company plans to carry ending merchandise inventory for each month equal to 20% of the next months budgeted cost of goods sold. All merchandise is purchased on credit, and 40% of the purchases made during a month is paid for in that month. Another 35% is paid for during the first month after purchase, and the remaining 25% is paid for during the second month after purchase. Expected sales are: August (actual), $385,000; September (actual), $400,000; October (estimated), $280,000; November (estimated), $340,000.

Use this information to determine Octobers expected cash payments for purchases.