XYZ Hospital is assessing its administrative expenses and overhead costs:

• Requirements:
  • Calculate SG&A expenses for the quarter:
    • Administrative Staff Salaries: $1,500,000
    • Facility Maintenance: $300,000
    • Medical Supplies: $200,000
• Determine Factory Overhead:
  • Equipment Depreciation: $150,000
  • Utilities and Cleaning Services: $100,000

• Analyze the Hospital's Operating Margin.
• Recommend strategies to optimize SG&A and reduce overhead costs.