The projections of direct materials purchases that follow are for the Sombo Corporation.

Purchases on Account Cash Purchases
December $40,000 $30,000
January 60,000 33,000
February 50,000 35,000
March 70,000 25,000

The company pays for 60 percent of purchases on account in the month of purchase and 40 percent in the month following the purchase. What is the expected cash payment for direct materials for the month of January? Answer

a. $102,000
b. $85,000
c. $33,000
d. $108,000