A hotel chain analyzes its costs for room maintenance, housekeeping, and utilities over four seasons.

Season	Rooms Occupied	Maintenance Cost	Cost per Room (Maintenance)	Housekeeping Cost	Cost per Room (Housekeeping)	Utilities Cost	Cost per Room (Utilities)
1	400	$2,000		$3,000		$1,200
2	800	$2,000		$5,000		$2,400
3	200	$2,000		$1,500		$600
4	600	$2,000		$4,000		$1,800

Required: a. Calculate the cost per room for each cost. b. Classify each cost as fixed, variable, or mixed. c. Discuss how understanding these cost behaviors can improve room pricing strategies. d. Evaluate the impact of these costs on the hotel’s operational budget. e. Propose measures to manage room maintenance, housekeeping, and utilities costs efficiently.