The Menswear Department of Major's Department Store had sales of $188,000, cost of goods sold of $132,500, indirect expenses of $13,250, and direct expenses of $27,500 for the current period. The Menswear Department's contribution to overhead as a percent of sales is:
A. 14.9%.
B. 66.7%.
C. 7.8%.
D. 29.5%.
E. 85.4%.
Answer: A
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