The Willsey Merchandise Company Has Budgeted $40,000 in Sales for the Month

question 51

Multiple Choice

The Willsey Merchandise Company has budgeted $40,000 in sales for the month of December.The company's cost of goods sold is 30% of sales.If the company has budgeted to purchase $18,000 in merchandise during December,then the budgeted change in inventory levels over the month of December is:

• A)$6,000 increase
• B)$10,000 decrease
• C)$22,000 decrease
• D)$15,000 increase

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