Budget Actual Variance Units 18,000 14,000 4,000 Sales $864,0C C $686,CC'C $178,000 U I.r'ari'at:iie manufacturing costs: Direct material $108,000...

Using the budget data in the plant accountant's report, compute the expected cost per unit based on the budgeted volume of 18,000 units.

a. Using this information, create an alternative budget based on the actual volume of 14,000.

b. Compute variances between this alternative budget and the actual figures given by the plant accountant.