Saved Dilly Farm Supply is located in a small town in the rural west. Data regarding the store's operations follow Help Sove & E Sales are budgeted at $307,000 for November, 5327,000 for December, and $227,000 for January Collections are expected to be 60% in the month of sale and 40% in the month following the sale The cost of goods sold is 75% of sales. The company desires to have an ending merchandise inventory at the end of each month equal to 90% of the next month's cost of goods sold. Payment for merchandise is made in the month following the purchase . Other monthly expenses to be paid in cash are $22,800 . Monthly depreciation is $29,500. Ignore taxes. 7 Balance Sheet October 31 Assets Cash Accounts receivable Merchandise inventory Property, plant and equipment, net of $624,000 accumulated depreciation Total assets Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Accounts payable Common stock Retained earnings Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 35,000 85,500 207, 225 922,000 $ 1,249,725 $ 256,000 757,000 236,725 $ 1,249,725 The cost of December merchandise purchases would be: Multiple Choice a $245,250 5177750 $153,225 $230,250