The following data pertains to a company that sells one type of product. Sales are budgeted at $290,000 for November, $310,000 for December, and $210,000 for January. Collections are expected to be 65% in the month of sale and 35% in the month following the sale. The cost of goods sold is 80% of sales. The company desires to have an ending merchandise inventory at the end of each month equal to 70% 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 $21,100. Monthly depreciation is $21,000. Ignore taxes. Required merchandise purchases for the month of December would be: $117,600 $232,000 $192,000 $248,000 $254,000