Some costs, such as the cost of cleaning table cloths, vary with the number of parties served. Other costs, such as washing plates and glasses, depend on the number of meals, desserts or drinks served.

Activity Cost Pool Activity Measure Total Cost Total Activity

Serving a party of diners Number of parties served $$33,0006,000$ parties

Serving a meal Number of meals served $$138,00015,000$ meals

Serving a dessert Number of desserts served $$44,0005,000$ desserts

Serving a drink Number of drinks served $$24,00010,000$ drinks