Hardy Company's cost of goods sold is consistently 70% of sales. The company plans ending merchandise inventory for each month equal to 20% of the next month's budgeted cost of goods sold. All merchandise is purchased on credit, and 50% 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 15% is paid for during the second month after purchase. Expected sales are August (actual). $415,000: September (actual) $410,000. October (estimated). $270,000, and November (estimated). $390,000. Use this information to determine October's expected cash payments for purchases. Calculate Monthly Purchases August September October November Budgeted ending inventory Required available inventory Required purchases Calculate Payments Made for Inventory Purchases paid in September October Purchases August After October August purchases September purchases October purchases Determine October's Expected Cash Payments for Purchases Odobre expected cash payments for purchases