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

question 156

Multiple Choice

Rippelmeyer 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 June, the kennel budgeted for 3,600 tenant-days, but its actual level of activity was 3,550 tenant-days. The kennel has provided the following data concerning the formulas used in its budgeting and its actual results for June:
-The expendables in the flexible budget for June would be closest to:

• A) $33,666
• B) $34,270
• C) $34,740
• D) $34,621

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Definitions:

Static Budget

A fixed budget that does not change or adapt to variations in business activity levels throughout the fiscal year.

Flexible Budget

A budget that adjusts or flexes with changes in volume or activity levels, enabling more accurate budgeting in variable cost categories.

Single Level

Referring to a structure or system that operates or is organized at one layer or stage without any subdivisions or hierarchical levels.

Activity Levels

Activity Levels in cost accounting refer to the volume of production or operations that can significantly influence costs, guiding how businesses adjust their spending and operational strategies.