Gearhart Corporation Bases Its Budgets on the Activity Measure Customers

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Essay

Gearhart Corporation bases its budgets on the activity measure customers served.During September, the company planned to serve 25, 000 customers, but actually served 29, 000 customers.The company has provided the following data concerning the formulas it uses in its budgeting: Required:
Prepare the company's flexible budget for September based on the actual level of activity for the month.

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