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

question 280

Multiple Choice

Pettry Snow Removal's cost formula for its vehicle operating cost is $2,170 per month plus $408 per snow-day. For the month of December, the company planned for activity of 16 snow-days, but the actual level of activity was 13 snow-days. The actual vehicle operating cost for the month was $7,600. The vehicle operating cost in the planning budget for December would be closest to:

• A)$7,474
• B)$9,354
• C)$8,698
• D)$7,600

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