Tomlison Corporation manufactures and sells a single product. The company uses units as the measure of activity in its budgets and performance reports. During October, the company budgeted for 5,100 units, but its actual level of activity was 5,150 units. The company has provided the following data concerning the formulas to be used in its budgeting: The direct materials in the flexible budget for October would be closest to:

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Tomlison Corporation manufactures and sells a single product. The company uses units as the measure of activity in its budgets and performance reports. During October, the company budgeted for 5,100 units, but its actual level of activity was 5,150 units. The company has provided the following data concerning the formulas to be used in its budgeting:  The direct materials in the flexible budget for October would be closest to:

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Cost = Fixed cost + (Variable cost per unit × q)
= $0 + ($15.40 × 5,150) = $79,310

Tomlison Corporation Manufactures and Sells a Single Product