A Bar Operation Had Total Beverage Cost of $40,000 for an Accounting

Multiple Choice

A bar operation had total beverage cost of $40,000 for an accounting period. For that period, its beer cost was $5,000, wine cost was $15,000, and spirit cost was $20,000. What proportion of this operation's total beverage cost was its beer cost?

A) 12.5%
B) 14.5%
C) 16.5%
D) 18.5%