Quilcene Oysteria farms and sells oysters in the Pacific Northwest. The company harvested and sold 8,000 pounds of oysters in August. The company’s flexible budget for August appears below: Quilcene Oysteria Flexible Budget
For the Month Ended August 31
Actual pounds (q) 8,000
Revenue ($4.00q) $32,000
Expenses:
Packing supplies ($0.50q) 4,000
Oyster bed maintenance ($3,200) 3,200
Wages and salaries ($2,900 + $0.30q) 5,300
Shipping ($0.80q) 6,400
Utilities ($830) 830
Other ($450 + $0.05q) 850
Total expense 20,580
Net operating income $11,420
The actual results for August appear below:
Quilcene Oysteria
Income Statement
For the Month Ended August 31
Actual pounds 8000
Revenue 35,200
Expenses:
Packing supplies .4200
Oyster bed maintenance .3100
Wages and salaries .5640
Shipping . .6950
Utilities .810
Other .980
Total expense .21,680
Net operating income .13,520
Required:
Prepare a report showing the company's revenue and spending variances for August.

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