BW Department Store Expects to Generate the Following Sales for the Next

question 136

Multiple Choice

BW Department Store expects to generate the following sales for the next three months: BW's cost of goods sold is 60% of sales dollars.At the end of each month, BW wants a merchandise inventory balance equal to 25% of the following month's expected cost of goods sold.What dollar amount of merchandise inventory should BW plan to purchase in August?

• A)$330,000
• B)$314,600
• C)$352,800
• D)$327,800

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