Dos Tacos, Inc., a manufacturer of salsa, has the following historical collection pattern for its credit sales. 55 percent collected in the month of sale. 20 percent collected in the first month after sale. 15 percent collected in the second month after sale. 8 percent collected in the third month after sale. 2 percent uncollectible. The sales on account have been budgeted for the last seven months as follows: June .................................................................................... $ 53,000 July ....................................................................................... 64,000 August ................................................................................... 72,000 September ............................................................................. 80,000 October ................................................................................. 89,000 November .............................................................................105,000 December .............................................................................. 82,000 Required:
1. Compute the estimated total cash collections during October from credit sales.
2. Compute the estimated total cash collections during the fourth quarter from sales made on account during the fourth quarter.
3. Make sure to show the calculations by month during the 4th quarter (Oct-Dec)