Medlar Corporation's Static Planning Budget for June Appears Below

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Medlar Corporation's static planning budget for June appears below. The company bases its budgets on machine-hours. In June, the actual number of machine-hours was 9,300, the actual supplies cost was $19,760, the actual power cost was $35,720, the actual salaries cost was $27,130, and the actual equipment depreciation was $39,430.The spending variance for equipment depreciation in the flexible budget performance report for the month should be:

• A) $1,490 F
• B) $1,490 U
• C) $270 U
• D) $270 F

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Definitions:

Balance Sheet

A financial record that lists a corporation's assets, obligations, and the equity held by shareholders at a particular time.

Incremental Borrowing Rate

The interest rate a lessee would have to pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term, an amount equal to the lease payments in a similar economic environment.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that shows a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time, providing insight into its financial condition.

Incremental Borrowing Rate

This rate is the interest a company would have to pay if it borrows funds, serving as a benchmark in lease agreements to determine lease liabilities and right-of-use assets.