As Part of Its Environmental Cost Reporting System, Lamborghini Company

Multiple Choice

As part of its environmental cost reporting system, Lamborghini Company tracks its total environmental costs. Consider the cost and sales data given: $\begin{array}{rrrr}&\text { Total }\\\text { Year }& \text { Environmental Costs }& \text { Sales Revenue } & \text { Operating Costs }\\2018 & \$ 7,500,000 & \$ 62,500,000 & \$ 50,000,000 \\2019 & 6,250,000 & 62,500,000 & \$ 50,000,000 \\2020 & 5,500,000 & 68,750,000 & \$ 50,000,000 \\2021 & 4,812,500 & 68,750,000 & \$ 50,000,000\end{array}$ What is the environmental costs as a percentage of sales for 2021? (Round to two decimal places.)

A) 14.29%
B) 1428.57%
C) 72.73%
D) 7%