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Stuchlik Catering uses two measures of activity, jobs and meals, in the cost for

ID: 2373120 • Letter: S

Question

Stuchlik Catering uses two measures of activity, jobs and meals, in the cost formulas in its budgets and performance reports. The cost formula for catering supplies is $430 per month plus $80 per job plus $14 per meal. A typical job involves serving a number of meals to guests at a corporate function or at a host's home. The company expected its activity in January to be 20 jobs and 190 meals, but the actual activity was 21 jobs and 194 meals. The actual cost for catering supplies in January was $4,850. The catering supplies in the planning budget for January would be closest to:

A) $4,850

B) $4,619

C) $4,690

D) $4,826

Explanation / Answer

The catering supplies in the planning budget for January would be closest to= 430+21*80+14*194= $4826

So, c.4826.........is the answer.