Calgary Doughnuts Had Sales of $300 Million in 2007

question 8

Multiple Choice

Calgary Doughnuts had sales of $300 million in 2007. Its cost of sales were $200 million. If sales are expected to grow at 15% in 2008, compute the forecasted costs using the percent of sales method.

• A) $210 million
• B) $215 million
• C) $225 million
• D) $230 million

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