Apple Two Enterprises expects to generate sales of $5,950,000 for fiscal 2002;sales were $3,450,000 in fiscal 2001.Assume the following figures for the fiscal year ending 2001: cash $70,000;accounts receivable $250,000;inventory $400,000;net fixed assets $520,000;accounts payable $235,000;and accruals $155,000.Use the percent-of-sales method to forecast accounts payable for the fiscal year ending 2002.
A)$212,036
B)$405,290
C)$619,619
D)$155,000

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The percent-of-sales method involves calculating the ratio of accounts payable to sales for 2001 and applying this ratio to the projected sales for 2002. The ratio is $235,000 / $3,450,000 = 0.0681. Applying this to the 2002 sales forecast: $5,950,000 * 0.0681 = $405,290.

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