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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Definitions:

Short Run

A period in which at least one factor of production is fixed and cannot be changed, influencing production and cost.

Long Run

A time period in economics sufficient for all markets to adjust, including those for labor and capital, with all factors of production and costs variable.

Excess Capacity

A situation in which a firm is producing at a lower scale of output than it has been designed for, often leading to inefficiency and increased costs.

Over-Differentiation

The excessive creation of variations of products that confuse rather than satisfy consumer needs.