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TCO C) Blue Corp. reports operating expenses in two categories: (1) selling and (2) general and administrative. The adjusted trial balance at December 31, 201X, included the following expense accounts.

Accounting and legal fees

$150,000

Advertising

$125,000

Freight-out

$65,000

Interest

$80,000

Loss on sale of long-term investments

$35,000

Officers' salaries

$200,000

Rent for office space

$160,000

Sales salaries and commissions

$110,000



One half of the rented premises are occupied by the sales department.
How much of the expenses listed above should be included in Perry's selling expenses for 201X?

Accounting and legal fees

$150,000

Advertising

$125,000

Freight-out

$65,000

Interest

$80,000

Loss on sale of long-term investments

$35,000

Officers' salaries

$200,000

Rent for office space

$160,000

Sales salaries and commissions

$110,000

Explanation / Answer

Calculate selling expense for 201X :

Selling expense Advertising 125000 Freight-out 65000 Sales salaries and commissions 110000 Rent for office space (160000/2) 80000 Total selling expense 380000