Bush has been asked by his bank to produce a budgeted income statement for the six months ending on 31 March 2014. He forecasts that monthly sales will be $3,000 for October, $4,500 for each of November and December, 2013 and $5,000 per month from January 2014 onwards.

Bush has been asked by his bank to produce a budgeted income statement for the six months ending on 31 March 2014. He forecasts that monthly sales will be $3,000 for October, $4,500 for each of November and December, 2013 and $5,000 per month from January 2014 onwards.

Selling price is fixed to generate a margin on sales of 33.33%.

Overhead expenses (excluding depreciation) are estimated at $800 per month. He plans to purchase non-current assets on 1st October costing $5,000, which will be paid for at the end of December and are expected to have a five-year life, at the end of which they will possess a nil residual value.

The budgeted net profit for the six months ending 31 March 2014 is:
A . $3,200
B . $3,700
C . $3,950
D . $8,200

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Answer: B