Seranno Inc. budgeted production of 75,000 personal journals in 20Y6. Paper is required to produce a journal. Assume 50 square yards of paper are required for each journal. The estimated January 1, 20Y6, paper inventory is 263,000 square yards. The desired December 31, 20Y6, paper inventory is 169,000 square yards.

If paper costs $0.17 per square yard, determine the direct materials purchases budget for 20Y6. If required, round your final answer to the nearest dollar. $