Question

The following information is obtained from a food service operation

Total food purchased $32,123
Total cafeteria sales $23,231
Total labor expenses $25,790
Meal equivalent factor $2.15
Total patient meals served 1923

What is the labor cost per meal?
a. $1.85
b. $3.98
c. $4.36
d. $2.03

Answer 1

The labor cost per meal is calculated by dividing the total labor expenses of $25,790 by the total patient meals served, which is 1923 meals, giving approximately $13.41 per meal.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the labor cost per meal, we need to divide the total labor expenses by the total number of patient meals served. The total labor expenses given are $25,790 and the total patient meals served are 1923 meals.

To calculate the labor cost per meal, we use the formula:

Labor Cost per Meal = Total Labor Expenses ÷ Total Patient Meals Served

Substitute the given values:

Labor Cost per Meal = $25,790 ÷ 1923 meals

Labor Cost per Meal ≈ $13.41 (rounded to the nearest cent)

Answer 2

To find the labor cost per meal, divide the total labor expenses by the total patient meals served. However, upon calculation, the result doesn't align with the multiple-choice options given, indicating a potential issue with the data or the context of the problem.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the labor cost per meal, divide the total labor expenses by the total number of patient meals served. Given that the total labor expenses are $25,790 and the total patient meals served are 1923, the labor cost per meal can be calculated as follows:

Labor cost per meal = Total labor expenses ÷ Total patient meals served

Labor cost per meal = $25,790 ÷ 1923

Labor cost per meal = $13.41

However, this number seems quite high compared to the options provided, which suggests there might be an error in the calculation or the provided options. Given this discrepancy, I would suggest reviewing the information or context provided for potential errors before selecting an answer.