Question - Kapital Inc. as prepared the operating budget for the first quarter of 2015. They forecast sales of $50,000 in January, $60,000 in February, and $70,000 in March. Variable and fixed expenses are as follows:

Variable: Power cost (40% of Sales)

Miscellaneous expenses: (5% of Sales)

Fixed: Salary expense: $8,000 per month

Rent expense: $5,000 per month

Depreciation expense: $1,200 per month

Power cost/fixed portion: $ 800 per month

Miscellaneous expenses/ fixed portion: $1,000 per month

Calculate total selling and administrative expenses for the month of January.