Advanced Enterprises Reports Year-End Information from 2018 as Follows

Multiple Choice

Advanced Enterprises reports year-end information from 2018 as follows:

Advanced is developing the 2019 budget.In 2019 the company would like to increase selling prices by 12.5%,and as a result expects a decrease in sales volume of 9%.All other operating expenses are expected to remain constant.Assume that cost of goods sold is a variable cost and that operating expenses are a fixed cost.
What is budgeted cost of goods sold for 2019?

A) $723,375
B) $585,130
C) $700,870
D) $643,000