Howard Supply Co suffered a fire loss on April 20,2011. The companys last physical inventory was taken on January 30,2011 at which time the inventory totaled 220,000. Sales from Jan 30 to April 20 were $600,000 and purchases during that time were $450,000. Howards consistently reports a 30% gross profit. The estimated inventory loss is

a 490,000

b 238,000

c 250,000

d none