Brarin Corporation Is a Small Wholesaler of Gourmet Food Products

Brarin Corporation is a small wholesaler of gourmet food products. Data regarding the store's operations follow:

• Sales are budgeted at $340,000 for November, $360,000 for December, and $350,000 for January.
• Collections are expected to be 55% in the month of sale, 44% in the month following the sale, and 1% uncollectible.
• The cost of goods sold is 80% of sales.
• 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.
• Other monthly expenses to be paid in cash are $23,100.
• Monthly depreciation is $21,000.
• Ignore taxes.

-The cost of December merchandise purchases would be:

A) $272,000
B) $288,000
C) $196,000
D) $282,400