Correy Company reported the following information for 2016:$\begin{array}{llll}
&\text { October }&\text { November } & \text { December }\
\text { Budgeted sales } & \$ 460,000 & \$ 440,000 & \$ 540,000 \
\text { Budgeted purchases } & \$ 240,000 & \$ 256,000 & \$ 288,000
\end{array}$ Cost of goods sold is 35% of sales.
$\bullet$Correy purchases and pays for merchandise 60% in the month of acquisition and 40% in the following month.
$\bullet$Accounts payable is used only for inventory acquisitions.
How much is the budgeted balance for Accounts Payable at October 31 2016?

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The budgeted balance for Accounts Payable at October 31, 2016, is 40% of October's purchases, which is 40% of $240,000, equaling $96,000.

Correy Company Reported the Following Information for 2016 Cost of Goods Sold Is 35% of Sales