1A4I HANNON RETAILING COMPANY PRICES ITS PRODUCTS BY ADDING 30% TO IT...

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Hannon Retailing Company prices its products by adding 30% to its cost. Hannon

anticipates sales of $715,000 in July, $728,000 in August, and $624,000 in September.

Hannon’s policy is to have on hand enough inventory at the end of the month to cover

25% of the next month’s sales. What will be the cost of the inventory that Hannon

should budget for purchase in August?

a. $509,600.

b. $540,000.

c. $560,000.

d. $680,000.

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