Using the following data, develop a monthly merchandise budget using the basic stock method (BSM) and the percentage variation method (PVM).

The Corner Hardware Store is attempting to develop a merchandise budget for the next 12 months. To assist in this process, the following data have been developed. The target inventory turnover is 4.8 and forecast sales are (Month/Forecast Sales):

Jan./$27,000; Feb./$26,000; Mar./$20,000; Apr./$ 34,000; May/$41,000; Jun./$40,000 Jul./$28,000; Aug./$27,000; Sep./$38,000; Oct./$39,000; Nov./$26,000; Dec./$28,000