Question

1. a partial listing of monthly start - up costs for a store includes $2,800 for rent, $650 for electricity, $285 for telephone and internet service, $9,550 for employee salaries, $800 for cleaning service, and $300 for supplies. what is the total of these monthly start - up costs? a. $14,385 b. $15,000 c. $16,445 d. $17,330

Explanation:

Step1: Add the given costs

$$\begin{align*} &2800+650+285+9550+800+300\\ =&(2800 + 650)+285+9550+800+300\\ =&3450+285+9550+800+300\\ =&(3450+285)+9550+800+300\\ =&3735+9550+800+300\\ =&(3735 + 9550)+800+300\\ =&13285+800+300\\ =&(13285+800)+300\\ =&14085+300\\ =&14385 \end{align*}$$

Answer:

A. $\$14,385$