Question

Magnolia Candle Inc. pays 10% of its purchases on account in the month of the purchase and 90% in the month following the purchase. If purchases are budgeted to be $11,900 for March and $12,700 for April, what are the budgeted cash payments for purchases on account for April?

Answer 1

Answer:

Total cash disbursement= $12,620

Explanation:

Giving the following information:

10% of purchases on account are paid in the month of the purchase

90% of purchases on account are paid in the month following the month of the purchase

Purchases:

March= $11,900

Abril= $12,700

Cash payment April:

Purchase on account from April= 12,700*0.9= 11,430

Purchase on account from March= 11,900*0.1= 1,190

Total cash disbursement= $12,620