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Question 7: MJ Department Store expects to generate the following sales figures for the next three months:
July August September
Expected sales $482,000 $564,000 $595,000
MJ's gross profit rate is 42% of sales dollars. At the end of each month, MJ wants a merchandise inventory balance equal to 30% of the following month's expected sales, stated at cost. What dollar amount of merchandise inventory should MJ plan to purchase in August?
$328,514
$332,514
$370,514
$345,514
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The cost of goods sold for August = 564,000X(1-0.42) = 327,120
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