[Solved] At the beginning of 2012, Wilson Stores has an inventory of $300,000. Because sales growth was strong during 2012, the owner wants to increase inventory on hand to $450,000 at December 31, 2012. If net sales for 2012 are expected to be $2,600,000, and the gross profit rate is expected to be 35%, compute the cost of the merchandise the owner should expect to purchase during 2012. A) $750,000. B) $1,240,000. C) $1,690,000. D) $1,840,000. Sexual Identities: The diverse ways in which people characterize their sexual orientation, preferences, and sense of self, often reflecting complex interactions of genetics, environmental influences, and personal choice. Symbolic Interactionist: A theoretical perspective in sociology that focuses on the ways in which individuals interpret and define their social reality through the exchange of symbols and language. Sexual Practices: Behaviors related to sexuality and erotic pleasure among individuals or groups. Social Approval: The positive recognition and acceptance by society or a specific group, often influencing and reinforcing behaviors and norms.