The Latiker commuter bus company uses two measures of activity, routes and commuters, in the cost formulas in its budgets and performance reports. The cost formula for bus operating costs is $56,850 per month plus $2,876 per route plus $17 per commuter. The company expected its activity in November to be 89 routes and 259 commuters, but the actual activity was 94 routes and 262 commuters. The actual cost for bus operating costs in November was $305,100. The spending variance for bus operating costs in November would be closest to:
Multiple Choice
$26,548 Unfavorable
$26,548 Favorable
$12,117 Favorable
$12,117 Unfavorable
$14,431 Favorable
Ans:
Spending Variance = Actual Expense - Budgeted Expense for actual output
Actual Expense = $305,100
Budgeted Expense:
Operating costs : $56,850
Route costs : $2,876 * 94 = $270,344
Commuters cost : $17 * 262 = $4,454
Total Budgeted cost = $56,850 + $270,344 + $4,454 = $331,648
Spending Variance : $305,100 - $331,648 = $26,548 (Favourable) because actual expense are less than budgeted.
For any query please ask in comment box, we are happy to help you. Also please don't forget to provide your valuable feedback. Thanks!
Get Answers For Free
Most questions answered within 1 hours.