Problem:
Duncan Company combines its operating expenses for budget purposes in a selling and administrative expense budget. For the first 6 months of 2012, the following data are available.
1. Sales: 20,000 units quarter 1; 22,000 units quarter 2.
2. Variable costs per dollar of sales: Sales commissions 5%, delivery expense 2%, and advertising 3%.
3. Fixed costs per quarter: Sales salaries $10,000, office salaries $6,000, depreciation $4,200, insurance $1,500, utilities $800, and repairs expense $600.
4. Unit selling price: $20.
Instructions
Prepare a selling and administrative expense budget by quarters for the first 6 months of 2012.