Jill and Frank decided to take a weekend in New York. City Hotel has a special getaway weekend for $79.50. The price is per person per night, based on double occupancy. The hotel has a minimum two-night stay. For this price, Jill and Frank will receive $80 credit toward their dinners at City's Skylight Restaurant. Also included in the package is a $3.55 credit per person toward breakfast for two each morning. Since Jill and Frank do not own a car, they plan to rent a car. The car rental agency charges $19.75 a day with an additional charge of $0.27 a mile and $1.31 per gallon of gas used. The gas tank holds 24 gallons. From the following facts, calculate the total expenses of Jill and Frank (round all answers to nearest hundredth or cent as appropriate). Assume no taxes. Car rental (2 days): Beginning odometer reading Ending odometer reading Beginning gas tank: 3/4 full Gas tank on return: 1/2 full Dinner cost at Skylight Breakfast for two: $182.43 4,830 4,900 Morning No. 1 Morning No. 2 23.99 26.49 Tank holds 24 gallons

Jill and Frank decided to take a weekend in New York. City Hotel has a special getaway weekend for $79.50. The price is per person per night, based on double occupancy. The hotel has a minimum two-night stay. For this price, Jill and Frank will receive $80 credit toward their dinners at City's Skylight Restaurant. Also included in the package is a $3.55 credit per person toward breakfast for two each morning. Since Jill and Frank do not own a car, they plan to rent a car. The car rental agency charges $19.75 a day with an additional charge of $0.27 a mile and $1.31 per gallon of gas used. The gas tank holds 24 gallons. From the following facts, calculate the total expenses of Jill and Frank (round all answers to nearest hundredth or cent as appropriate). Assume no taxes. Car rental (2 days): Beginning odometer reading Ending odometer reading Beginning gas tank: 3/4 full Gas tank on return: 1/2 full Dinner cost at Skylight Breakfast for two: $182.43 4,830 4,900 Morning No. 1 Morning No. 2 23.99 26.49 Tank holds 24 gallons

Cornerstones of Cost Management (Cornerstones Series)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305970663

Author:Don R. Hansen, Maryanne M. Mowen

Publisher:Don R. Hansen, Maryanne M. Mowen

Chapter7: Allocating Costs Of Support Departments And Joint Products

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16E

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