Assume that in October 2022 the Schmidt Machinery Company (Exhibit 14.1) manufactured and sold 910 units for $770 each. During this month, the company incurred $509,600 total variable costs and $181,500 total fixed costs. The master budget data for the month are as given in Exhibit 14.1.

Required:

1. Prepare a flexible budget for the production and sale of 910 units.

2. Compute for October 2022:

a. The sales volume variance, in terms of operating income. Indicate whether this variance was favorable or unfavorable.

b. The sales volume variance, in terms of contribution margin. Indicate whether this variance was favorable or unfavorable.

3. Compute for October 2022:

a. The total flexible budget variance. Indicate whether this variance was favorable or unfavorable.

b. The total variable cost flexible budget variance. Indicate whether this variance was favorable or unfavorable.

c. The total fixed cost flexible budget variance. Indicate whether this variance was favorable or unfavorable.

d. The selling price variance. Indicate whether this variance was favorable or unfavorable.

Exhibit 14.1

Answer is not complete. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Compute for October 2022: a. The sales volume variance, in terms of operating income. Indicate whether this variance was favorable or unfavorable. b. The sales volume variance, in terms of contribution margin. Indicate whether this variance was favorable or unfavorable. Comparison of Actual and Budgeted Operating Income *U denotes an unfavorable effect on operating income. **F denotes a favorable effect on operating income. ***Actual fixed factory overhead cost =$130,650; actual fixed selling and administrative costs =$30,000. Budgeted fixed factory overhead cost =$120,000; budgeted fixed selling and administrative costs =$30,000. Answer is not complete. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Prepare a flexible budget for the production and sale of 910 units. Answer is not complete. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Compute for October 2022: a. The total flexible budget variance. Indicate whether this variance was favorable or unfavorable. b. The total variable cost flexible budget variance. Indicate whether this variance was favorable or unfavorable. c. The total fixed cost flexible budget variance. Indicate whether this variance was favorable or unfavorable. d. The selling price variance. Indicate whether this variance was favorable or unfavorable