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Desired ending inventory is 80% of beginning inventory. If cost of goods sold is $300,000, which of the following statements is true regarding purchases?

a. Purchases will be more than cost of goods sold

b. Purchases will be 80% of cost of goods sold

c. Purchases will equal cost of goods sold

d. Purchases will be less than cost of goods sold

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