Barrister Corporation separates operating expenses in two categories: (1) selling, and (2) general and administrative. The adjusted trial balance at December 31 . 2014, included the following expenses and loss accounts: Interest ............................................. $140,000 Advertising .......................................... 300,000 Freight-Out

.......................................... 160,000 Product Development .................................. 240,000 Loss on Sale of Long-Term Investment ................. 60,000 Officers' Salaries ................................... 450,000 Rent for Office Space ................................ 440,000 Sales Salaries and Commissions ....................... 280,000 One-half of the rented premises is occupied by the sales department. Barrister's total selling expenses for 2014 are
a. $720,000.
b. $740,000.
c. $800,000.
d. $960,000.


D

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A.

Sales Returns and Allowances142,800? 
  Sales Refund Payable 142,800?
Inventory Returns Estimated85,400? 
  Cost of Goods Sold 85,400?

B.
Sales Refund Payable142,800? 
  Accounts Receivable 142,800?

C.
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  Sales Refund Payable 142,800?
  Accounts Receivable 1,897,200?

D.
Sales Returns and Allowances142,800? 
  Sales 142,800?
Cost of Goods Sold85,400? 
  Inventory Returns Estimated 85,400?

E.
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  Sales 2,040,000?

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