Brandewie Corporation Bases Its Budgets on the Activity Measure Customers

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Essay

Brandewie Corporation bases its budgets on the activity measure customers served.During May,the company planned to serve 38,000 customers,but actually served 33,000 customers.Revenue is $2.80 per customer served.Wages and salaries are $28,800 per month plus $0.80 per customer served.Supplies are $0.50 per customer served.Insurance is $6,800 per month.Miscellaneous expenses are $5,800 per month plus $0.30 per customer served.
Required:
Prepare a report showing the company's activity variances for May.Indicate in each case whether the variance is favorable (F)or unfavorable (U).

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