Use the Information Below to Answer the Following Question(s)

question 163

Multiple Choice

Use the information below to answer the following question(s) .
The following information pertains to Hepburn Company:

Cash is collected from customers in the following manner:
- Month of sale 30%
- Month following the sale 70%
40% of purchases are paid for in cash in the month of purchase, and the balance is paid the following month.
Labour costs are 20% of sales. Other operating costs are $30,000 per month (including $8,000 of depreciation) . Both of these are paid in the month incurred. The cash balance on March 1 is $8,000. A minimum cash balance of $6,000 is required at the end of the month. Money can be borrowed in multiples of $1,000.
-How much cash will be paid to suppliers in March?

• A) $56,000
• B) $46,400
• C) $49,600
• D) $35,200

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Net Income

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Balance Sheet

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