The Following Information Relates to Blinds R Us' Payroll for the Month

Multiple Choice

The following information relates to Blinds R Us' payroll for the month of January: $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Total wages } & \$ 15,000 \\\text { Income tax withheld } & 3,000 \\\text { Employees' CPP contributions } & 500 \\\text { Employees' El contributions } & 225 \\\text { Company contributions for CPP } & 500 \\\text { Company contributions for EI } & 315\end{array}$$
The total wage expense for Blinds R Us for the month of January is closest to:

A) $14,185
B) $15,000
C) $15,185
D) $18,815