Question

Elbert Company classifies its selling and administrative expense budget into variable and fixed components. Variable expenses are expected to be $26,770 in the first quarter, and $5,240 increments are expected in the remaining quarters of 2020. Fixed expenses are expected to be $41,680 in each quarter. Prepare the selling and administrative expense budget by quarters and in total for 2020.

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

Giving the following information:

Variable expense= $26,770 ($5,240 increase each quarter)

Fixed expense= $41,680

First, we will calculate the total cost per quarter:

Q1= 26,770 + 41,680

Q1= $68,450

Q2= (26,770 + 5,240) + 41,680

Q2= $73,690

Q3= (32,010 + 5,240) + 41,680

Q3= $78,930

Q4= (37,250 + 5,240) + 41,680

Q4= $84,170

Now, the total cost:

Total annual cost= $305,240