Chapter 1, Problem 1P

Please provide the accurate answer to this general accounting problem using valid techniques.

Compute the two materials variances.

Curie Medical Clinic measures its activity in terms of patient treatments. Last month, the budgeted level of activity was 2,340 patient treatments and the actual level of activity was 2,160 patient treatments. The cost formula for supply expenses is $3.75 per patient treatment plus $14,600 per month. The actual supply expense was $22,900. Last month, the spending variance for supply expenses was _. Provide answer