Wallace Company Provides the Following Data for Next Year

question 6

Multiple Choice

Wallace Company provides the following data for next year:

The gross profit rate is 35% of sales. Inventory at the end of December is $29,600 and target ending inventory levels are 10% of next month's sales, stated at cost.
What is the amount of purchases budgeted for January?

• A) $70,980
• B) $55,420
• C) $78,000
• D) $85,020

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