The Following Information Pertains to Monroe Company

Multiple Choice

The following information pertains to Monroe Company:

-Cash is collected from customers in the following manner:
Month of sale35%
Month following the sale65%
-40% of purchases are paid for in cash in the month of purchase, and the balance is paid the following month.
-Labor costs are 30% of sales. Other operating costs are $38,000 per month (including $8,000 of depreciation) . Both of these are paid in the month incurred.
-The cash balance on March 1 is $8,000. A minimum cash balance of $6,000 is required at the end of the month. Money can be borrowed in multiples of $1,000.
How much cash will be paid to suppliers in March?

A) $46,400
B) $56,000
C) $96,000
D) $102,400