Question: help pls! Dilly Farm Supply is located in a small town in the rural west. Data regarding the store's operations follow: Sales are budgeted at

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Dilly Farm Supply is located in a small town in the rural west. Data regarding the store's operations follow:

  • Sales are budgeted at $291,000 for November, $311,000 for December, and $211,000 for January.
  • Collections are expected to be 70% in the month of sale and 30% in the month following the sale.
  • The cost of goods sold is 75% of sales.
  • The company desires to have an ending merchandise inventory at the end of each month equal to 80% 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 $21,200.
  • Monthly depreciation is $21,500.
  • Ignore taxes.

Balance Sheet October 31
Assets
Cash $ 25,500
Accounts receivable 77,500
Merchandise inventory 174,600
Property, plant and equipment, net of $624,000 accumulated depreciation 1,027,000
Total assets $ 1,304,600
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Accounts payable $ 240,000
Common stock 741,000
Retained earnings 323,600
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 1,304,600

The difference between cash receipts and cash disbursements for December would be:

Multiple Choice

  • $91,025

  • $34,925

  • $53,550

  • $28,050

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