Alyeski Tours operates day tours of coastal glaciers in Alaska on its tour boat the Blue Glacier. Management has identified two cos drivers-the number of cruises and the number of passengers-that it uses in its budgeting and performance reports. The company publishes a schedule of day cruises that it may supplement with special sailings if there is sufficient demand. Up to 81 passengers can be accommodated on the tour boat. Data concerning the company's cost formulas appear below: Cost per Cruise $ 476.00 Cost per Passenger $3.20 Vessel operating costs Advertising Administrative costs Insurance Fixed Cost per Month $ 6,800 $ 2,400 $ 5,300 $ 3,700 $ 31.00 $ 1.50 For example, vessel operating costs should be $6,800 per month plus $476.00 per cruise plus $3.20 per passenger. The company's sales should average $33.00 per passenger. In July, the company provided 53 cruises for a total of 3,100 passengers. Required: Prepare the company's flexible budget for July. Alyeski Tours Flexible Budget For the Month Ended July 31 Actual cruises 53 Actual passengers 3,100 Revenue 102,300 Expenses: Vessel operating costs 41,948 Advertising 2,400 Administrative costs Insurance 3,700 Total expense 48,048 Net operating income $4 54,252

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