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The operating budget depends on key information developed in the

a. cash forecasts
b. sales forecast
c. labor forecast
d. operating forecasts

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The operating budget depends on key information developed in the

a. cash forecasts
b. sales forecast
c. labor forecast
d. operating forecasts

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