Towne Snow Removal's Cost Formula for Its Vehicle Operating Cost

question 60

Multiple Choice

Towne Snow Removal's cost formula for its vehicle operating cost is $1,470 per month plus $399 per snow-day. For the month of November, the company planned for activity of 13 snow-days, but the actual level of activity was 9 snow-days. The actual vehicle operating cost for the month was $5,230. The vehicle operating cost in the flexible budget for November would be closest to:

• A)$6,657
• B)$5,230
• C)$4,609
• D)$5,061

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