QUESTION 3 Not yet answered Marked out of 5.00 P Flag question Purchases and Cash Budgets On July 1, MTC Wholesalers had a cash balance of $87,500 and accounts payable of $49,500. Actual sales for May and June, and budgeted sales for July, August, September, and October are: Month Actual Sales Month Budgeted Sales $45,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 ay 575,000 July une 80,000 August September October All sales are on credit with 75 percent collected during the month of sale, 20 percent collected during the next month, and 5 percent collected during the second month following the month of sale. Cost of goods sold averages 70 percent of sales revenue Ending inventory is one-half of the next month's predicted cost of sales. The other half of the merchandise is acquired during the month of sale. All purchases are paid for in the month after purchase. Operating costs are estimated at $14,000 each month and are paid during the month incurred Required Prepare purchases and cash budgets for July, August, and September Do not use a negative sign with your answers MTC Wholesalers urchases Budget For the Months of July, August, and September July August September Inventory required, current sales $ Desired ending inventory Total inventory needs Less beginning inventory Purchases