SAMSONITE Leather Manufacturing has budgeted sales for 2020-Dec. to be Rs. 15 million. The trend of last 5 years has shown an average growth of 5.5% in firms turnover. Hence, firms estimate the same level of growth by the end of 2020. Based on the historical data, following estimations has also been made:

Cost of goods sold (budgeted) is to be 65% of sales.

Operating expenses (budgeted) are to be 15% of sales.

1. Prepare a Budgeted Income Statement for the year ended Dec. 31, 2020.
2. Calculate the budgeted Gross Profit Margin.
3. Do you think if relying on 5 years data is quite reasonable for deal with future market forecasts. Comment.