Case AC 10-1 John is working on the annual sales report for the Rain Flower Media Corporation. After adding the currency format to the total sales field, John runs the report and directs the results to his monitor. To his dismay, the total sales column displays pound signs (#) instead of his sales total figures. The report is due tomorrow and he desperately needs your assistance. What would you recommend John do to correct the problem with the pound signs(#) displaying?
A) Increase the width of the Sales text box.
B) Correct his calculating formula.
C) Use a wide-screen monitor.
D) Send the report to a printer.

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The pound signs (#) appearing in the total sales column indicate that the column width is not wide enough to accommodate the entire sales figure. By increasing the width of the Sales text box, John will be able to see the full figures in the column. The other options (B, C, and D) are not relevant in resolving this specific issue.

Case AC 10-1 John Is Working on the Annual Sales