Zelia,Inchas Prepared the Operating Budget for the First Quarter of the Year.The

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Zelia,Inc.has prepared the operating budget for the first quarter of the year.The company forecast sales of $40,000 in January,$50,000 in February,and $60,000 in March.Variable and fixed expenses are as follows:
Variable Expenses:
Power cost (40% of sales)
Miscellaneous expenses: (15% of sales)
Fixed Expenses:
Salaries expense: $6000 per month
Rent expense: $5000 per month
Depreciation expense: $1400 per month
Power cost/fixed portion: $600 per month
Miscellaneous expenses/fixed portion: $1200 per month
Using the information above,calculate the amount of budgeted selling and administrative expenses for the month of February.

• A)$36,200
• B)$47,200
• C)$27,500
• D)$41,700

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