Dove Corporation began its operations on September 1 of the current year. Budgeted sales for the first three months of business are $235,000, $314,000, and $400,000, respectively, for September, October, and November. The company expects to sell 25% of its merchandise for cash. Of sales on account, 70% are expected to be collected in the month of the sale and 30% in the month following the sale. The cash collections expected in October are a.$296,225 b.$269,840 c.$285,640 d.$222,840