Each month the sales staff of Capital Plumbing Supplies, Inc., makes an average of 125 sales calls on prospective customers at a cost of about $3,500 (salary plus expenses). What is the average cost of a sales call (to the nearest dollar amount)?

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To find the cost of an average sales call, divide the total monthly cost ($3,500) by the number of sales calls (125). $3,500 ÷ 125 = $28 (rounded to the nearest dollar). Therefore, the best choice is C.

Each Month the Sales Staff of Capital Plumbing Supplies, Inc