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Vulcan Flyovers offers scenic overflights of Mount St. Helens, the volcano in Wa

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Question

Vulcan Flyovers offers scenic overflights of Mount St. Helens, the volcano in Washington State that explosively erupted in 1982. Data concerning the company's operations in July appear below: Vulcan Flyovers Operating Data For the Month Ended July 31 Flights (q) Revenue ($345.00q) Actual Flexible Planning ResultsBudget Budget 56 $16,200 $20,010 $ 19,320 58 58 Expenses Fuel ($30.00q) Airport fees ($860 +$32.00q) Aircraft depreciation ($9.00q) Office expenses ($230+$1.00q) Wages and salaries ($3,400+$90.00q) 8,50 8,620 8,440 1,680 2,652 504 286 1,910 2,596 522 456 1,740 2,716 522 288 Total expense 14,064 13,886 13,562 Net operating income $ 2,136 6,124 5,758 The company measures its activity in terms of flights. Customers can buy individual tickets for overflights or hire an entire plane for an overflight at a discount.

Explanation / Answer

Vulcan Flyovers Flexible budget Performance Report For the month ended July 31 Particulars Revenue and spending variances Activity Variances Revenue $3,810 U $690 F Expenses:    Wages and Salaries 40 F 180 U    Fuel 170 U 60 U    Airport fees 120 F 64 U    Aircraft depreciation 0 18 U    Office Expenses 168 U 2 U Total expense 178 U 324 U Net operating Income $3,988 U $366 F