BotNet Systems is a start-up company that makes connectors for high-speed Internet connections. The company has budgeted variable costs of $ 105 for each connector and fixed costs of $ 6 comma 000 per month. BotNet's static budget predicted production and sales of 100 connectors in August, but the company actually produced and sold only 77 connectors at a total cost of $ 20 comma 000. BotNet's flexible budget variance for total costs is

The quinoa seed is in high demand in wealthier countries such as the u.s. and japan. approximately 97% of all quinoa production comes from small farmers in bolivia and peru who farm at high elevations—8,000 feet or higher. the seed is considered highly nutritious. mostly grown and harvested in bolivia and peru, and sold to markets in other countries, the seed is now considered an important for these nations. the governments of bolivia and peru are hopeful that this product will increase the quality of life of their farmers.