Sallys Shell Company is preparing its master budget for its first year of business. It expects to sell 500,000 shells in its first month with sales increasing 20% each month. Sallys Shell Companys ending inventory for each month is required to be 30% of next months expected sales. Calculate the number of shells required to be purchased in the first quarter.

2,079,200

259,200

1,820,000

763,200

2,475,200