Nuthatch Corporation began its operations on September 1 of the current year. Budgeted sales for the first three months of business September, October, and November are $245,000, $311,000, and $413,000, respectively. The company expects to sell 30% of its merchandise for cash. Of sales on account, 80% are expected to be collected in the month of the sale and 20% in the month following the sale. The cash collections expected in November from accounts receivable are projected to be: a. $231,280 O b. $187,740 Oc. $329,784 Od. $274,820

Nuthatch Corporation began its operations on September 1 of the current year. Budgeted sales for the first three months of business September, October, and November are $245,000, $311,000, and $413,000, respectively. The company expects to sell 30% of its merchandise for cash. Of sales on account, 80% are expected to be collected in the month of the sale and 20% in the month following the sale. The cash collections expected in November from accounts receivable are projected to be: a. $231,280 O b. $187,740 Oc. $329,784 Od. $274,820

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