) W Friar Company discloses the following information for the year ended October 31, 2023: Sales Sales discounts Sales returns Merchandise inventory (beginning of period) Invoice cost of merchandise purchases Purchase discounts Purchase returns and allowances Cost of transportation-in Gross profit from sales Profit Required: a. Calculate the total operating expenses. Answer is complete and correct. Total operating expenses $ 77,400 < Prev ************ $359,000 5,900 14,400 31,400 180,000 4,000 6,400 11,400 142,800 65,400 10 of 10 Next