During the second quarter, Ahrens' Automotive budgeted total costs were $$372,000$ and its actual costs were $$370,600.$ Using the first quarter budget report information shown below, during which quarter was Ahrens' performance better, and why?

$\backslash$table$[[,$Budget,Actual$],[$Variable costs,,$],[$Direct materials $($$$18),$$$120,000,$$$121,740$