The Invoice Cost for Merchandise Purchases Represents 75% of the Sales

question 99

Multiple Choice

The invoice cost for merchandise purchases represents 75% of the sales price. All purchases are paid in cash. How much are the budgeted cash disbursements for December?

• A) $345,000
• B) $510,000
• C) $525,000
• D) $492,000

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