Kelita, Inc., projects sales for its first three months of operation as follows: October November December
Credit sales $100,000 $150,000 $200,000
Cash sales 40,000 60,000 50,000
Total Sales $140,000 $210,000 $250,000
Inventory on October 1 is $40,000. Subsequent beginning inventories should be 40% of that month's cost of goods sold. Goods are priced at 140% of their cost. 50% of purchases are paid for in the month of purchase; the balance is paid in the following month. It is expected that 50% of credit sales will be collected in the month following sale, 30% in the second month following the sale, and the balance the third month. A 5% discount is given if payment is received in the month following sale.
(Appendix 10A)What are the anticipated cash receipts for October?
A)$-0-
B)$40,000
C)$47,500
D)$66,500

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The anticipated cash receipts for October include only the cash sales, which amount to $40,000, as no credit sales are collected in the month of sale.