Question 16 - 18 refer to following conversation: M-Au: All right, let's start the meeting. How were our clothing sales for June? W-Br: Well, sales went up three percent from last month. But customers didn't respond as well as usual to our big semiannual sale M-Au: I was hoping for a five percent increase ... Donna, why do you think the increase was so small? W-Am: I think clothing sales weren't as strong because the advertising budget was cut this year. I'd like to see that money put back ...

M-Au: All right, let's start the meeting. How were our clothing sales for June?

W-Br: Well, sales went up three percent from last month. But customers didn't respond as well as usual to our big semiannual sale

M-Au: I was hoping for a five percent increase ... Donna, why do you think the increase was so small?

W-Am: I think clothing sales weren't as strong because the advertising budget was cut this year. I'd like to see that money put back into our budget.

M-Au: Hmm ... Let's wait another month. If sales are still low, we may have to increase the advertising budget, but I prefer to wait on that decision.