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Data Trust Incorporated, manufactures Poke Monster figures and has the following data from its operation for the year just completed.
Actual | A | Flexible Budget | B | ||
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Units | 1,540 | 1,240 | |||
Sales (dollars) | $ 101,000 | C | $ 20,400 F | ||
Variable cost | E | $ 64,480 | |||
Contribution Margin | $ 1,400 U | D | |||
Fixed cost | F | $ 5,080 | |||
Operating income | $ 15,200 |
The sales volume variance in terms of operating income is:
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