Dali, Inc. is constructing its marketing budget. $$\begin{array} { l r r r r }
& 1 \text { st quarter } & \text { 2nd quarter } & \text { 3rd quarter } & \text { 4th quarter } \
\text { Sales } & 30,000 & 40,000 & 50,000 & 60,000 \
\text { Production } & 35,000 & 45,000 & 55,000 & 65,000
\end{array}$$
Commissions are $3 per unit sold. Salesperson salaries are $100,000 per quarter. Depreciation is $25,000 per quarter. Travel is $10,000 per quarter. Advertising is $50,000 in the first quarter; $40,000 in the second quarter; $60,000 in the third quarter; and $55,000 in the fourth quarter. What is the budgeted marketing expense for the third quarter?
A)$795,000
B)$735,000
C)$360,000
D)$345,000

Question

Dali, Inc. is constructing its marketing budget. $$\begin{array} { l r r r r } 
& 1 \text { st quarter } & \text { 2nd quarter } & \text { 3rd quarter } & \text { 4th quarter } \
\text { Sales } & 30,000 & 40,000 & 50,000 & 60,000 \
\text { Production } & 35,000 & 45,000 & 55,000 & 65,000
\end{array}$$
Commissions are $3 per unit sold. Salesperson salaries are $100,000 per quarter. Depreciation is $25,000 per quarter. Travel is $10,000 per quarter. Advertising is $50,000 in the first quarter; $40,000 in the second quarter; $60,000 in the third quarter; and $55,000 in the fourth quarter. What is the budgeted marketing expense for the third quarter?
A)$795,000
B)$735,000
C)$360,000
D)$345,000

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The budgeted marketing expense for the third quarter is calculated as follows:  - Commissions: 50,000 units sold x $3 = $150,000  - Salesperson salaries: $100,000  - Depreciation: $25,000  - Travel: $10,000  - Advertising: $60,000  Total marketing expense = $150,000 + $100,000 + $25,000 + $10,000 + $60,000 = $345,000.

Dali, Inc Is Constructing Its Marketing Budget Commissions Are $3 Per Unit Sold