Dinham Kennel Uses Tenant-Days as Its Measure of Activity; an Animal

question 229

Multiple Choice

Dinham Kennel uses tenant-days as its measure of activity; an animal housed in the kennel for one day is counted as one tenant-day. During March, the kennel budgeted for 2,000 tenant-days, but its actual level of activity was 2,040 tenant-days. The kennel has provided the following data concerning the formulas used in its budgeting and its actual results for March:Data used in budgeting: Actual results for March:
The spending variance for facility expenses in March would be closest to:

• A) $78 F
• B) $170 U
• C) $78 U
• D) $170 F

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Definitions:

Bottom Line

The final net income reported by a company, indicating the company's profitability, or metaphorically, the most important or fundamental aspect of a situation.

Activities

Tasks or actions that are undertaken as part of a project or process.

Confidential Personnel Data

Sensitive information related to employees, including personal details, performance records, and salary, which must be securely managed.

Outsourcing

The business practice of hiring external vendors to perform services or produce goods traditionally handled within the company.