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

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Stuchlik Catering uses two measures of activity, jobs and meals, in the cost formulas in its flexible budgets. The cost formula for catering supplies is $710 per month plus $62 per job plus $10 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 27 jobs and 195 meals, but the actual activity was 28 jobs and 199 meals. The actual cost for catering supplies in January was $4,500. The catering supplies in the planning budget for January would be closest to:

$4,334

$4,436

$4,396

$4,500

Explanation / Answer

STUCHLIK CATERING BUDGET FOR JANUARY ORIGINAL BUDGET Fixed cost Variable cost per unit Activity Flexible cost $710 jobs $62 27 $1,674 Meas $10 195 $1,950 Total budgeted CateringSupplies $4,334

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