A business has a market share of 20% and it competes in a market where the total market demand is 300,000 units. The price per unit and variable cost per unit are $25 and $10, respectively. If the net marketing contribution of the business is $450,000, and the operating income of the business is $350,000, calculate the total marketing and sales expenses incurred by the business. $250,000 $160,000 $550,000 $300,000 $450,000

A business has a market share of 20% and it competes in a market where the total market demand is 300,000 units. The price per unit and variable cost per unit are $25 and $10, respectively. If the net marketing contribution of the business is $450,000, and the operating income of the business is $350,000, calculate the total marketing and sales expenses incurred by the business. $250,000 $160,000 $550,000 $300,000 $450,000

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