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Rapid Corporation sells its product for $234. Forecasted sales are $303,400 in January, $363,400 in February, and $323,400 in March. Variable costs are based on sales, and consist of commissions (7 percent of sales), cooperative advertising (3 percent of sales), and shipping (5 percent of sales). Monthly fixed costs are $8,700 sales salaries, $8,200 office salaries, $4,200 depreciation, $3,500 office rent, $1,750 insurance, and $2,050 utilities. Required Prepare Rapid's selling and administrative expense budget for the quarter ending March 31