Bartholomew Manufacturing Company Is Preparing the Operating Budget for the First

Bartholomew Manufacturing Company is preparing the operating budget for the first quarter of 2013. They forecast sales of $50 000 in January, $60 000 in February, and $70 000 in March. Cost of sales is budgeted at 40% of Sales. Variable and fixed expenses are as follows: Variable: Miscellaneous expenses : 20% of Sales Fixed: Salary expense: $11 000 per month
Rent expense: $5 000 per month
Depreciation expense: $1 200 per month
Miscellaneous expenses/fixed portion: $3 300 per month
How much is the operating net profit/(loss) for February?

A) $1 450
B) $7 500
C) ($500)
D) $3 500