The selling and administrative expense budget of Choo Corporation is based on budgeted unit sales, which are 4,600 units for August. The variable selling and administrative expense is $7.30 per unit. The budgeted fixed selling and administrative expense is $51,980 per month, which includes depreciation of $6,440 per month. The remainder of the fixed selling and administrative expense represents current cash flows. The cash disbursements for selling and administrative expenses on the August selling and administrative expense budget should be:

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Variable selling and administrative expense per unit = $7.30
Budgeted unit sales for August = 4,600 units

Total variable selling and administrative expense = $7.30 x 4,600 = $33,580

Fixed selling and administrative expense (excluding depreciation) = $51,980 - $6,440 = $45,540

Total selling and administrative expense budget for August = Total variable selling and administrative expense + Fixed selling and administrative expense = $33,580 + $45,540 = $79,120

Therefore, the cash disbursements for selling and administrative expenses on the August budget should be $79,120. Hence, the correct choice is C.

The Selling and Administrative Expense Budget of Choo Corporation Is