Catano Corporation pays for 40% of its raw materials purchases in the month of purchase and 60% in the following month. If the budgeted cost of raw materials purchases in July is $256,550 and in August is $278,050, then in August the total budgeted cash disbursements for raw materials purchases is closest to:

A) $265,150
B) $153,930
C) $166,830
D) $111,220

Raw Materials Purchases

Expenditures for the acquisition of materials that are directly used in the production of goods or services.

Budgeted Cost

The estimated financial cost anticipated for a specific period, project, or operation, often used in planning and decision-making.

Cash Disbursements

Money paid out by a business during a period, including expenses, dividend payments, and investments.