Use the Information Below to Answer the Following Questions

question 32

Multiple Choice

Use the information below to answer the following questions.
Saddle Company, a leather manufacturer, has a sales budget of $500,000 for February. The cost of sales is estimated to be 35% of sales. All materials purchased by Saddle Company are paid for in the month following the purchase. The beginning inventory for February is $10,000, and an ending inventory of $11,000 is desired. The trade payables balance at the beginning of February is $88,000.
-Refer to the information above. The cost of sales for February is expected to be:

• A) $175,000
• B) $197,000
• C) $176,000
• D) $186,000

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