Trend in Operating expenses

Operating expenses

2002

2003

2004

Sales and markering

3,944

4,537

4,733

Engineering and product development

2,339

2,992

3,141

General and administrative

1,392

1,601

1,913

Total operating expenses

7,675

9,130

9,787

(The above data taken from http://wps.prenhall.com/bp_laudon_mis_9/0,10571,2101577-,00.html)