Weller Industrial Gas Corporation supplies acetylene and other compressed gases to industry. Data regarding the store's operations follow Sales are budgeted at $300,000 for November, $320,000 for December, and $310,000 for January. Collections are expected to be 75% in the month of sale and 25% in the month following the sale. The cost of goods sold is 76% of sales. The company desires an ending merchandise inventory equal to 80 % of the cost of goods sold in the following month. Payment for merchandise is made in the month following the purchase. Other monthly expenses to be paid in cash are $20,600. Monthly depreciation is $20,400. Ignore taxes. Balance Sheet October 31 Assets Cash 21,400 82,400 Accounts receivable Merchandise inventory 182.400 1,000,000 Property, plant and equipment (net of $590,000 accumulated depreciation) $1,286,200 Total assets Liabilities and Stockholders Equity Accounts payable 195,400 550,000 540, 800 Common atock Retained earnings 500 October 31 Assets Cash Accounts receivable Merchandise inventory 21,400 82,400 182,400 1,000,000 $1,286,200 Property, plant and equipment (net of $590,000 accumulated depreciation) Total assets Liabilities and Stockholders Equity Accounts payable S 195,400 550,000 540,800 Common stock Retained earnings Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $1,286,200 Required: a. Prepare a Schedule of Expected Cash Collections for November and December b. Prepare a Merchandise Purchases Budget for November and December. c. Prepare Cash Budgets for November and December. d. Prepare Budgeted Income Statements for November and December. e. Prepare a Budgeted Balance Sheet for the end of December