Pearl, Inc. has prepared the operating budget for the first quarter of the year. The company forecast sales of $50,000 in January, $60,000 in February, and $70,000 in March. Variable and fixed selling and administrative expenses are as follows: Variable Expenses: Power cost (40% of sales) Miscellaneous expenses: ( 5% of sales) Fixed Expenses: Salaries expense: $6,000 per month Rent expense: $5,000 per month Depreciation expense: $1,400 per month Power cost/fixed portion: $800 per month Miscellaneous expenses/fixed portion: $1,200 per month Calculate total budgeted selling and administrative expenses for the month of January. A. $41,400 B. $22,500 C. $36,900 D. $45,900