Answer the Following Questions Using the Information Below

Multiple Choice

Answer the following questions using the information below:
The following information pertains to the January operating budget for Casey Corporation, a retailer:
Budgeted sales are $200,000 for January
Collections of sales are 50% in the month of sale and 50% the next month
Cost of goods sold averages 70% of sales
Merchandise purchases total $150,000 in January
Marketing costs are $3,000 each month
Distribution costs are $5,000 each month
Administrative costs are $10,000 each month
-For January,budgeted gross margin is ________.

A) $100,000
B) $140,000
C) $60,000
D) $50,000