Sales for October, November, and December Are Expected to Be

Essay

Sales for October, November, and December are expected to be £200,000, £180,000, and £220,000, respectively, for Ripken Company. All sales are on account (terms 2/15, net 30 days) and are collected 50 per cent in the month of sale and 50 per cent in the following month. One-half of all sales discounts are taken on the average. Materials are purchased one month before being needed, and all purchases and expenses are paid for as incurred. Activities for the quarter are expected to be: $$\begin{array} { l r r r } & \text { October } & \text { November } & \text { December } \\\text { Materials used } & £ 40,000 & £ 36,000 & £ 44,000 \\\text { Salaries } & 70,000 & 68,000 & 72,000 \\\text { Maintenance and repairs } & 18,000 & 18,000 & 18,000 \\\text { Depreciation } & 36,000 & 36,000 & 36,000 \\\text { Utilities and other } & 14,000 & 14,000 & 14,000 \\\text { Dividends paid } & - 0 - & 10,000 & - 0 - \\\text { Payment on bonds } & 8,000 & 8,000 & 8,000\end{array}$$