The Bandeiras Company, a merchandising firm, has budgeted its activity for December according to the following information: I. Sales at $550,000, all for cash. II. Merchandise inventory on November 30 was $300,000. III. Budgeted depreciation for December is $35,000. IV. The cash balance at December 1 was $25,000. V. Selling and administrative expenses are budgeted at $60,000 for December and are paid in cash. VI. The planned merchandise inventory on December 31 is $270,000. VII. The invoice cost for merchandise purchases represents 75% of the sales price. All purchases are paid for in cash.

What is the budgeted net income for December?

Multiple Choice

1) $77,500

2) $107,500

3) $42,500

4) $137,500