Limelite Ltd, Projects Sales for Its First Three Months of Operation

question 92

Multiple Choice

Limelite Ltd, projects sales for its first three months of operation as follows: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { Jaruary } & \text { February } & \text { March } \\\hline \text { Credit Sales } & \$ 150,000 & \$ 188,000 & \$ 176,000 \\\hline \text { Cash Sales } & \$ 60,000 & \$ 50,000 & \$ 55,000 \\\hline & \$ 210,000 & \$ 238,000 & \$ 231,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$ Inventory on 1^st January is $40,000. Subsequent beginning inventories should be 40% of that month's cost of goods sold. Goods are priced at 140% of their cost. 50% of purchases are paid for in the month of purchase; the balance is paid in the following month. It is expected that 50% of credit sales will be collected in the month following sale, 30% in the second month following the sale, and the balance the third month. A 5% discount is given if payment is received in the month following sale.
What is the projected cost of goods sold for January?

• A) $150,000
• B) $84,000
• C) $188,000
• D) $140,000

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