Operating expenses of the Law Company for the month of April are expected to be $38,000, of which $15,000 is salaries and $8,000 is depreciation. The remaining operating expenses are variable with respect to the amount of sales in dollars. Those operating expenses requiring a cash outlay are paid for during the month incurred. Law Company's cash balance on March 1 was $43,000, and on April 1 was $35,000.

What would be the expected cash disbursements during April for operating expenses?

Select one:

a.

$30,000.

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b.

$38,000.

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c.

$15,000.

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d.

$23,000.