Ruiz Clinic bases its budgets on the activity measure patient-visits. During July, the clinic planned for an activity level of 3,700 patient-visits, but the activity level was actually 3,600 patient-visits. The clinic has provided the following data concerning the formulas it uses in its budgeting: Fixed element per monthVariable element per patient-visitRevenue - $22.80 Personnel expenses$24,200 $6.80 Medical supplies$1,200 $3.30 Occupancy expenses$5,000 $0.80 Administrative expenses$3,100 $0.30 Required:Prepare the clinic's flexible budget for July based on the actual level of activity for the month.

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Ruiz Clinic
Flexible Budget
For the Month Ended July 31
Actual patient-visits (q) 3,600
Revenue ($22.80q)$82,080
Expenses:  
  Personnel expenses ($24,200 + $6.80q) 48,680
  Medical supplies ($1,200 + $3.30q) 13,080
  Occupancy expenses ($5,000 + $0.80q) 7,880
  Administrative expenses ($3,100 + $0.30q) 4,180
Total expense 73,820
Net operating income$  8,260

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