Bracken Corporation is
a small wholesaler of gourmet food products. Data regarding the
store's operations follow:
o Sales are budgeted at $462,000 for November, $348,000 for
December, and $380,000 for January.
o Collections are expected to be 80% in the month of sale, 17% in
the month following the sale, and 3% uncollectible.
o The cost of goods sold is 85% of sales.
o The company would like to maintain ending merchandise inventories
equal to 70% of the next month's cost of goods sold. Payment for
merchandise is made in the month following the purchase.
o Other monthly expenses to be paid in cash are $26,550.
o Monthly depreciation is $20,400.
o Ignore taxes.
Balance Sheet October 31 | |
Assets | |
Cash | $29,000 |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for uncollectible accounts | 82,400 |
Merchandise inventory | 217,500 |
Property, plant and equipment, net of $656,000 accumulated depreciation | 1,312,000 |
Total assets | 1,640,900 |
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | |
Accounts payable | $300,000 |
Common stock | 840,000 |
Retained earnings | 500,900 |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $1,640,900 |
The cost of December merchandise purchases would be:
a.$295,800
b. $226,100
c. $392,700
d. $314,840
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