The Porch Cushion Company manufactures foam cushions. The number of cushions to be produced in the upcoming three monthsfollows:

Number of foam cushions to be produced in July	13, 000
Number of foam cushions to be produced in August		12, 000
Number of foam cushions to be produced in September		14, 000

Each cushion requires 2 pounds of the foam used as stuffing. The company has a policy that the ending inventory of foam each month must be equal to 25% of the following month's expected production needs. How many pounds of foam does The Porch Cushion Company need to purchase in August?

A.18,000

B.25, 000

C.30,000

D.31, 000