Vikings Inc., is developing a pro forma income statement for the coming year. The chief financial officer estimates that sales will be $150,000,000. If gross profits are historically 36% of sales, what is the expected cost of goods sold (in dollars)?
a) $36,000,000
b) $54,000,000
c) $64,000,000
d) $96,000,000
NOTE: In your Excel spreadsheet, all calculations must be included.