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. select one:
a. $36,200
b. $47,200
c. $27,500
d. $41,700