Tarmac Co made sales of $1,930,200 during the year ended 31st March X3.  Inventory decreased by $132,000 over the year and all sales were made at  a mark-up of 45%. What was the cost of purchases during the year, to the nearest $100?

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Tarmac Co made sales of $1,930,200 during the year ended 31st March X3. 
Inventory decreased by $132,000 over the year and all sales were made at 
a mark-up of 45%.

What was the cost of purchases during the year, to the nearest $100?

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