Joseph works in the accounting department of a local footwear manufacturer that specializes in clogs...

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Joseph works in the accounting department of a local footwear manufacturer that specializes in clogs and boots. Clogs and boots typically sell for $104 and $208 per pair, respectively. Based on past experience, fashion trends, and seasonal shifts, the company expected to sell 730 pairs of clogs and 270 pairs of boots. The variable cost per pair was $49 for clogs and $79 for boots.
At the end of the year, Joseph evaluated the company's sales and contribution margin amounts against the budget. Actual results for the year were as follows.
Actual sales volume: clogs, 880; boots, 220.
Actual selling price: clogs, $115 per pair; boots, $197 per pair.
Actual per-unit variable costs for each product were the same as budgeted.
(a).
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(b)
Your answer is partially correct.
Calculate the company's sales price variance and comprehensive sales activity variance, specifying the amount and sign for each.
Sales price variance
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Sales activity variance
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