Michael White is the owner of "LPNKN" company which specializes in catering. Among the serviceprovide areoutdoorparties andbanquetsforweddingandotherfunctions.Hisbusiness is profitable in the spring and summer months. During seasonal periods there are extra costs, however, even during nonpeak periods, Michael must work to cover incurred expenses.

OneofthemajoreventMichael'scustomerrequestsisawedding party.Heoffereda standard wedding party and has developed the following cost structure on a per-person basis.

Food and beverages $14.00 Labor (.6 hr. @ $11 per hour) 6.60 Overhead (.6 hr. @ $14 per hour) 8.40 Total cost per person $29.00