McEwen Company has budgeted the following credit sales during the last four months of the year: September, $14,000; October, $20,000; November $16,000; December, $33,000. Experience has shown that payment for the credit sales is received as follows: 30% in the month of sale, 55% in the first month after sale, 10% in the second month after sale, and 5% uncollectible. How much cash can McEwen Company expect to collect in November as a result of credit sales?

a. $18,850

b. $17,200

c. $15,800

d. $12,400