Wateredge corporation has budgeted a total of $361,800 in costs and expenses for the upcoming quarter. of this amount, $45,000 represents depreciation expense and $7,300 represents the expiration of prepayments. wateredge's current payables balance is $265,000 at the beginning of the quarter. budgeted payments on current payables for the quarter amount to $370,000. the company's estimated current payables balance at the end of the quarter is:

(a) $179,500.
(b) $204,500.
(c) $203,500.
(d) $310,000.

Which of the following is the most important role of marketing in the process selection decision? identifying points of differentiation for mass customization. stimulating demand in developing markets. estimating and managing future demand. providing translation of the voice of the customer.

Oerstman, inc. uses a standard costing system and develops its overhead rates from the current annual budget.the budget is based on an expected annual output of 120,000 units requiring 480,000 direct labor hours.(practical capacity is 500,000 hours)annual budgeted overhead costs total $772,800, of which $556,800 is fixed overhead.a total of 119,300 units, using 478,000 direct labor hours, were produced during the year.actual variable overhead costs for the year were $260,400 and actual fixed overhead costs were $555,450.required: 1. compute the fixed overhead spending variance and indicate if favorable or unfavorable.2. compute the fixed overhead volume variance and indicate if favorable or unfavorable.

Dan wants to start a supermarket in his hometown, and wants to get into the business only after finding out about the market and how successful his business might be. the best way for dan to gain knowledge is to: